IMC report - Peace needs loyalists to end violence

CONTRARY to widespread expectations, the IRA appears to be honouring its pledge to end violence and engage in the democratic process through exclusively peaceful means.

Doubtless, a more definitive picture will emerge when paramilitary activity in the coming six-month period to January is put under the microscope. Nevertheless, signs up to the end of July are highly encouraging.

Going on the latest report from the Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC) the republican movement appears to be sticking to its promises.