UDA 'ceasefire' begins today

The British government’s recognition of the Ulster Defence Association’s ceasefire officially came into effect today.

Mon, 15 Nov, 2004 - 07:34

The British government’s recognition of the Ulster Defence Association’s ceasefire officially came into effect today.

It came hours after the UDA, Northern Ireland’s largest loyalist paramilitary group, pledged to end all violence and work towards complete disarmament.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Clubber TV and Irish Examiner logos in offer banner

Every Match. Every Story.

One Ultimate Bundle

No obligation. Ts&Cs apply.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Irish Police, Garda, motorcycle on a street in Dublin Man, 60s, killed in collision between car and van as two others hospitalised
Irish organ recipients and living donors win 22 medals at British Transplant Games Irish organ recipients and living donors win 22 medals at British Transplant Games
Hospital Hallway with Doctors, Nurses and Specialists in Hospital. Female and Male Physicians, Surgeons, Healthcare Officials Wa HSE immigrant staff reluctant to report racist abuse because action from managers 'ineffective or non-existent'
CourtsNorthern storiesPlace: Northern IrelandPlace: Rathcoole EstatePlace: BelfastPlace: BritainPerson: Tommy KirkhamPerson: KirkhamPerson: secretaryPerson: Paul MurphyPerson: MurphyPerson: Andre ShoukriPerson: Jackie McDonaldPerson: Alban MaginnessPerson: Sinn FeinPerson: MLAPerson: Alex MaskeyEvent: Remembrance Day paradeOrganisation: UDAOrganisation: British GovernmentOrganisation: Ulster Defence AssociationOrganisation: Ulster Political Research GroupOrganisation: UFFOrganisation: Ulster Freedom FightersOrganisation: Northern Ireland OfficeOrganisation: Independent Monitoring CommissionOrganisation: Social Democratic and Labour Party
<p>Oberstown Children Detention Campus. File picture</p>

Oberstown faces further work stoppage due to concerns over resources and staffing

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited