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Fresh IRA initiativeA statement from the leadership of Óglaigh na hÉireann was received by An Phoblacht as we went to print. Starting by extending its sympathy to the people of the United States following last week's attack, the IRA confirms that its representative will intensify engagement with the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning (IICD). moreWe must show there is a better way - AdamsSpeaking in the Assembly last Thursday, Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams addressed the tragic events in the United States just two days before.
SDLP in crisis as Hume bows outFERN LANE on John Hume's widely anticipated resignation this week as leader of the Social, Democratic and Labour Party.Holy Cross parents urge dialogueHoly Cross parents are urging dialogue and reconciliation, but attacks and threats on their young schoolgirls continue.UDA attempt to kill taxi driverSinn Féin North Belfast councillor Danny Lavery says the UDA tried to kill a Catholic taxi driver in the area on Saturday.Commissioner's role reduced and weakenedA Sinn Féin delegation led by party spokesperson on policing, Gerry Kelly, met with Tom Constantine, the Oversight Commissioner for policing, last Friday.Bernard O'Hagan rememberedIn line with many other loyalist attacks, the killing of Bernard O'Hagan bears all the hallmarks of crown force collusion.Campaign for Colombia Three launchedWorld-renowned balladeer Christy Moore launched the campaign for the return of the three Irishmen currently being held without charge by the Colombian government.Former prisoners must be treated equallyA major ground breaking report into the economic and employment problems still faced by republican ex-prisoners will be launched by Coiste na nIarchimí on Friday.Lifting the lid on depressionIt was Depression Awareness Week in the 26 Counties last week, and depression support group Aware is attempting to develop public awareness around one of our most understated taboos.Expanding our definitions of domestic violenceMICK DERRIG & ANNE MAGUIRE argue that the current view of domestic violence needs to be expanded to include all violent relationships.Letterkenny hunger strike memorialThe 1981 hunger strikers were remembered at a ceremony held by the Donegal `81 Committee last weekend.Judgment reserved in Gildernew election caseJudgment was reserved in the legal case taken by Ulster Unionist James Cooper to overturn the result of the Westminster election in Fermanagh/South Tyrone.Group will fight lignite mining plansA community grouphas been set up to spearhead opposition to lignite mining in the Loughshore area of Counties Tyrone and Derry.
DAILY REPUBLICAN NEWS SERVICE
REPUBLICAN BULLETIN BOARD
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