IRA Army Council no longer operational, say IMC

The IRA's ruling Army Council which once directed its campaign of violence is no longer operational, a major report revealed today.

IRA Army Council no longer operational, say IMC
Wed, 03 Sep, 2008 - 19:13

The IRA's ruling Army Council which once directed its campaign of violence is no longer operational, a major report revealed today.

The Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC) declared that the IRA has disbanded its terrorist structures and relinquished the leadership necessary to wage war.

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