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Historic IRA initiativeAs we go to print, An Phoblacht has received a statement from the leadership of Óglaigh na hÉireann, confirming that ``the IRA leadership has agreed a scheme with the IICD [Independent International Commission for Decommissioning] which will put IRA arms completely and verifiably beyond use''. moreBarrack Street residents demand securityResidents of Lettuce Hill in West Belfast held a protest on Monday 6 August against ongoing loyalist attacks on their homes.Cork councillor on Antrim death listDetails of Cork Sinn Féin Councillor Kieran McCarthy have been found in a house in North Antrim, it was revealed on Monday.Bloody Sunday soldiers must return to DerryThe Bloody Sunday Tribunal has ruled that the soldiers who opened fire on civilians in Derry on Bloody Sunday must give their evidence in the Guildhall.Nationalists accuse Housing ExecutiveNationalist residents of a Toomebridge housing estate are accusing the Housing Executive of treating them as second class citizens.Loyalist attacks 2001A large but far from comprehensive list of loyalist attacks in the first half of the year been compiled solely from reports carried by An Phoblacht.The Falls Road: Symbol of the freedom struggleJIM GIBNEY writes on 'the Road', a symbol of injustice and a wellspring of inspiration and motivation in West Belfast.Remembrance Quilt launched at FéileThe Remembrance Quilt has been launched, initiated by Relatives for Justice and made by the families and friends of many of the victims of state violence.Dubliner on hunger strikeThe wife of a Dublin man who has been on hunger strike for almost four weeks is calling on the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, to intervene to save her husband's life.Committee recommends Special Court be retainedThe committee set up to review the Offences Against the State Acts and the Special Criminal Court delivered its interim report last week.Duleek incinerator decision slammedTwo steps backwards for local democracy have been taken by Louth and Meath County council.Jack Lawlor honoured in BallyheigueA crowd of approximately 140 gathered in Ballheigue on Monday to commemorate the death of local republican, Jack Lawlor.Phone home MaryThe bids for Eircom's fixed line business might be increasing, but at the same time the cost cutting has already begun.Rent control back on the housing agendaThe beginning of August also marks the beginning of the last period of a 20-year rent control experiment in the 26 Counties.Left Behind?The second issue of Spark, the magazine for young republicans, hits the streets this week. We publish a sample from the issue.
DAILY REPUBLICAN NEWS SERVICE
REPUBLICAN BULLETIN BOARD
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