Britain must act - IRA
THE IRA has reminded the British government of its
responsibility to move the peace process forward.
In its New Year's message it said that the British
government's failure to deal with the Unionist veto
``only allows the Unionist leaders to pursue a policy of
non-engagement, but also contributes directly to the
creation of the political vacuum in which loyalist
murder gangs flourish.''
Pointing out how both British and Unionist rule had
failed and that a united Ireland is the best guarantee
for a just and lasting peace, the message continued,
``We also reiterate our belief that all-party
negotiations are crucial to the resolution of the
conflict between the British government and the Irish
people.''
Noting that Oglaigh na hÉireann is the only military
organisation operating a ceasefire, it expressed
concern that the British government is bowing to a
military agenda and is trying to divide republicans
instead of seeking a resolution.
The message ends: ``Conscious of the need for speedy and
visible signs of progress we begin the New Year with
the fervent hope that a real and truly inclusive
negotiations process will soon begin. We remind the
British government of their central responsibility in
this respect. Failure should not be an option. It is
their responsibility to move the situation forward.''
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