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Historic IRA initiative

As 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''. more

Barrack Street residents demand security

Residents 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 list

Details 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 Derry

The 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 Executive

Nationalist residents of a Toomebridge housing estate are accusing the Housing Executive of treating them as second class citizens.

Loyalist attacks 2001

A 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 struggle

JIM GIBNEY writes on 'the Road', a symbol of injustice and a wellspring of inspiration and motivation in West Belfast.

Remembrance Quilt launched at Féile

The 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 strike

The 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 retained

The 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 slammed

Two steps backwards for local democracy have been taken by Louth and Meath County council.

Jack Lawlor honoured in Ballyheigue

A crowd of approximately 140 gathered in Ballheigue on Monday to commemorate the death of local republican, Jack Lawlor.

Phone home Mary

The 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 agenda

The 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.


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