US attorney general seeks ban on Ulster terror groups

The American Government has recommended outlawing Loyalist and Republican paramilitary groups opposed to the Good Friday Agreement, it emerged today.

US attorney general seeks ban on Ulster terror groups
Fri, 02 Nov, 2001 - 06:04

The American Government has recommended outlawing loyalist and republican paramilitary groups opposed to the Good Friday Agreement, it emerged today.

Attorney-general John Ashcroft has asked for the move in the wake of new anti-terrorist legislation passed following the September 11 attacks on America.

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