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Commemorative event mixes reflections on the past and hopes for the future

The event was held at Stormont’s Great Hall.

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

Belfast’s peace walls: potent symbols of division are dwindling – but slowly

Dismantling of the barriers between Catholic and Protestant areas reflects undeniable progress in the 25 years since the Good Friday agreement, but the city remains deeply divided

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2023

Good Friday Agreement at 25: how did it happen and is it at risk?

Monday marks 25 years since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, which largely ended the sectarian violence and political conflict in Northern Ireland, known as “The Troubles”, which had claimed thousands of lives over the previous 30 years.

The Week · Apr 7, 2023

Jeffrey Donaldson rejects suggestion political vacuum to blame for dissident threat

“I remember during one sitting of the Assembly they murdered two soldiers in Co Antrim as they were preparing for deployment to Afghanistan"

Belfast Live · Apr 7, 2023

Stormont political vacuum not to blame for increased terror threat – Donaldson

The PSNI has warned of the potential of dissidents launching attacks on their officers in Londonderry on Easter Monday.

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

What is the Good Friday Agreement?

Historic peace treaty brought republicans and unionists together after decades of violent political conflict in Northern Ireland, a period of trauma and turmoil known as the Troubles

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

MLA born in 1998 became aware of Good Friday Agreement 'possibly for the wrong reasons'

The MLA said the Good Friday Agreement achieved relative peace but "there's still so much more work to do"

Belfast Live · Apr 6, 2023

Bertie Ahern backs review of Good Friday agreement if DUP returns to Stormont

On eve of 25th anniversary former taoiseach says there is ‘a logic and a rationale’ for looking at some outdated elements

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2023

Twenty-five years on: The legacy of the Good Friday Agreement

Politicians and experts reflect on the deal credited with ending 30 years of violence in Northern Ireland.

Al Jazeera · Apr 6, 2023

DUP boycott could lead to end of Stormont Assembly, peer warns

Lord Reg Empey said Brexit had been a disaster for Northern Ireland

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023