Menu
11/11/2008
UDA Issues 'Militant' Remembrance Statement
Loyalist paramilitary group the Ulster Defence Association (UDA) has issued a distinctively militant statement to mark national Remembrance Day.
The group has warned nationalists against threatening its 'British-ness', saying it remains ready to face the 'republican threat'.
Despite stating the 'threat' is non-violent, the UDA insisted it is every bit as dangerous and yesterday, the Independent Monitoring Commission expressed disappointment in the progress made by the group on decommissioning.
The situation has prompted the Commission's Joe Brosnan, a former Secretary of the Department of Justice in Dublin, to push for a further deadline for loyalist decommissioning.
Today's statement from the UDA is contrasted against last year's more conciliatory sentiment.
The group went on to accuse republicans of racism, ignorance and bigotry.
(PR)
The group has warned nationalists against threatening its 'British-ness', saying it remains ready to face the 'republican threat'.
Despite stating the 'threat' is non-violent, the UDA insisted it is every bit as dangerous and yesterday, the Independent Monitoring Commission expressed disappointment in the progress made by the group on decommissioning.
The situation has prompted the Commission's Joe Brosnan, a former Secretary of the Department of Justice in Dublin, to push for a further deadline for loyalist decommissioning.
Today's statement from the UDA is contrasted against last year's more conciliatory sentiment.
The group went on to accuse republicans of racism, ignorance and bigotry.
(PR)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
21 June 2006
Shoukri's expulsion rejected by UDA brigade
The UDA in north Belfast has rejected the instruction to expel the Shoukri brothers from the organisation. The 'North Belfast Brigade' of the UDA today said that it rejected the decision of the UDA`s inner council to expel Ihab and Andre Shoukri, and a third man. The Brigade said that they had "consulted widely with its membership.
Shoukri's expulsion rejected by UDA brigade
The UDA in north Belfast has rejected the instruction to expel the Shoukri brothers from the organisation. The 'North Belfast Brigade' of the UDA today said that it rejected the decision of the UDA`s inner council to expel Ihab and Andre Shoukri, and a third man. The Brigade said that they had "consulted widely with its membership.
02 August 2006
Hundreds attend meeting over UDA dispute
Around 200 people have attended a meeting in north Belfast to discuss the current dispute within the UDA in the area. Members from the Ulster Political Research Group, who speak on behalf of the UDA also attended the meeting at the Ballysillan Leisure Centre to represent the views of the UDA leadership.
Hundreds attend meeting over UDA dispute
Around 200 people have attended a meeting in north Belfast to discuss the current dispute within the UDA in the area. Members from the Ulster Political Research Group, who speak on behalf of the UDA also attended the meeting at the Ballysillan Leisure Centre to represent the views of the UDA leadership.
15 November 2004
Murphy to outline response to UDA ceasefire statement
Secretary of State Paul Murphy is to explain to the House of Commons why he has recognised a new UDA ceasefire which came into effect at midnight on Sunday.
Murphy to outline response to UDA ceasefire statement
Secretary of State Paul Murphy is to explain to the House of Commons why he has recognised a new UDA ceasefire which came into effect at midnight on Sunday.
24 February 2004
UDA declare intent to maintain 'ceasfire'
The Ulster Defence Association (UDA) has announced that its 12-month period of military inactivity will continue "indefinitely". At a press conference on Tuesday the UDA's political wing, the Ulster Political Research Group (UPRG) said the paramilitary organisation wanted a role for loyalists in current negotiations.
UDA declare intent to maintain 'ceasfire'
The Ulster Defence Association (UDA) has announced that its 12-month period of military inactivity will continue "indefinitely". At a press conference on Tuesday the UDA's political wing, the Ulster Political Research Group (UPRG) said the paramilitary organisation wanted a role for loyalists in current negotiations.
26 February 2003
Lurgan family in blast bomb horror
A Catholic family have escaped injury in a blast bomb attack at the home in Lurgan, Co Armagh. A mother and daughter were in the house at the time when the device exploded at the front door of the house at Demesne Avenue last night. A second bomb was also found in the garden but was later defused by army technical officers.
Lurgan family in blast bomb horror
A Catholic family have escaped injury in a blast bomb attack at the home in Lurgan, Co Armagh. A mother and daughter were in the house at the time when the device exploded at the front door of the house at Demesne Avenue last night. A second bomb was also found in the garden but was later defused by army technical officers.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
