Organisation: UDP

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Sinn Féin conference to explore economic benefits of united Ireland

Sinn Féin is hosting the first of two conferences on uniting Ireland in Dublin today.

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State Papers – Day One: 1980: Timeline

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Brothers charged with loyalist murder

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Ahern expresses pride at Good Friday Agreement

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UDA blamed for attack on former associate

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Unions urge UDA to end sectarian attacks

Loyalist research group ‘could aid peace process’

A revived loyalist political consultation group could help draw the Ulster Defence Association back towards the peace process, it was claimed today.

Sun, 27 Jan, 2002

UDP to fold after fall-out with UDA

The Ulster Democratic Party is to disband after a fall out with loyalist paramilitaries over backing for the Good Friday Agreement.

Wed, 28 Nov, 2001

Loyalists refuse to follow IRA's example

The Ulster Defence Association has pledged not to decommission any of its illegally held weapons in response to this evening’s historic move by the IRA.

Tue, 23 Oct, 2001

Loyalist terror group claims community centre shooting

A loyalist terror group seen as a cover for the Ulster Defence Association tonight admitted raking a north Belfast community centre with gunfire.

Sat, 21 Jul, 2001

New bomb attack near scene of riots

A fresh bomb attack was launched in flashpoint north Belfast tonight as five Protestant families were forced to flee their homes in the troubled area.

Thu, 21 Jun, 2001

Gains for Sinn Fein, DUP in council elections

With 454 of the North's council seats filled, Sinn Fein have 86 councillors elected, the SDLP 89, the UUP 121 and the DUP 106.

Tue, 12 Jun, 2001

Nationalists warned of UDA threat

Sinn Fein has advised nationalists to be on their guard following reports that members of the UDA are patrolling sectarian interfaces in north Belfast.

Fri, 20 Apr, 2001

UDP leader seeks ceasefire clarification

The Ulster Democratic Party leader Gary McMichael has called on the UDA to clarify the status of its ceasefire.

Thu, 08 Feb, 2001

UDP splits over support for Agreement

The loyalist Ulster Democratic Party has reportedly split today, with up to 14 of its 50 branches opting to go it alone because of their opposition to the Good Friday Agreement.

Tue, 23 Jan, 2001

Ahern and Adams to speak

The Taoiseach and the Sinn Fein leader, Gerry Adams, are expected to speak today on how to press ahead with talks to save the Good Friday agreement.

Fri, 19 Jan, 2001

Peace process 'dead for UDA terrorists'

All but one battalion of the largest loyalist paramilitary organisation in Northern Ireland now opposes the peace process, it is claimed.

Thu, 11 Jan, 2001

Adair to appeal decision on prison release

Lawyers for UFF leader Johnny Adair are to lodge an appeal against today's ruling by the North's Sentence Review Commission that he must remain in prison.

Tue, 09 Jan, 2001

Gary McMichael threatens to quit

The leader of the Ulster Democratic Party, Gary McMichael, has said he may be forced to quit if his party becomes anti-Agreement.

Sat, 06 Jan, 2001

Threat of street protests if Adair is not freed

Loyalists this evening threatened to mount a series of street protests if UFF leader Johnny Adair is not freed from prison.

Thu, 04 Jan, 2001

Hearing on Adair release to continue tomorrow

In the North, the Sentences Review Commission is to continue tomorrow its hearing on whether loyalist Johnny Adair should be kept in jail.

Wed, 03 Jan, 2001

Mandelson challenge against Adair release due tomorrow

A bid by UFF leader Johnny Adair to regain his release from prison will be challenged by the British Government tomorrow at a private hearing.

Tue, 02 Jan, 2001