A declassified memo criticizes Sinn Féin for downplaying the Troubles' impact on Northern Ireland's communities.

A declassified 2003 document reveals that Sinn Féin was criticized for ignoring the impact of the Troubles' 3,000 deaths on Northern Ireland's community relations. The memo, sent to a Northern Ireland minister, accused the party of having a simplistic view that failed to acknowledge sectarian violence and instead focused on structural inequality. The official recommended discussions with Sinn Féin to address these concerns more comprehensively.

December 30, 2024
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