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[An Phoblacht]

Thursday 16 October, 1997

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Sharp rise in
RUC harassment

Since the IRA cessation began in July one armed group has stepped up its actions. Reports of RUC harassment and attempts to recruit informers have risen steadily. This week we carry reports of a concerted campaign against both Sinn Féin activists and ordinary nationalists. more

United Irishmen remembered in Fermanagh

Two centuries were bridged last weekend as people attending a commemorative parade en route to the graves of three United Irishmen endured a series of attacks by loyalists.

The meeting with Blair - by Pat Doherty

Sinn Féin Vice President Pat Doherty was part of the delegation which met Tony Blair. He describes the historic meeting.

SF submission to Strand One

We publish the content of Sinn Féin's submission to Strand One of the peace talks at Stormont.

Bloody Sunday: ominous silence from Blair

Tony Blair refusal to comment on media speculation over Bloody Sunday during his first visit to Derry on Monday has been descried as ``ominous'' by relatives of those killed.

Loyal sons go marching....where?

Despite the bridging of a 70-year-gap, last week had the familiar negative sound of marching unionist bands and negative rhetoric, writes Peadar Whelan

RUC plot to `set up' Belfast republican

The RUC offered a £5,000 bribe and said they would overlook a driving offence if a West Belfast man agreed to ``set up'' a named senior republican, it has been revealed.

UN to investigate harassment of lawyers

Monday morning sees the arrival of a UN human rights investigator who is looking into abuses suffered by defence lawyers acting for persons charged with republican activity.

Shake on it

While most responsible sections of the media recognised the historic significance of Blair's handshake with Gerry Adams, some of the reaction was hysterical. Mary Nelis writes.

Garvaghy Residents Coalition snubbed

Breandan MacCionnaith, chairperson of the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition, was manhandled and prevented from handing a letter of protest to the British Prime Minister at Craigavon Civic Centre on Monday.

McVeigh book launched

Sunshine and a fiddler gave a perfect atmosphere for the launch of `Crying Out for Justice' by Fr Joe McVeigh.

New Lodge mural unveiled

Ex-POW Brendan `Bik' McFarlane unveiled a stunning new Belfast mural on Sunday.

Flying its brightest colours

An Phoblacht vists the renovated Felons Club in West Belfast

Sinn Féin supports new services for addicts

A new community support service for drug addicts and their families proposed for the Donore area of Dublin was debated at public meetings in the area last week.

Protests against dangerous foods

Robert Allen reports on growing direct action action against global food corporations


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