Irish officials allege UK intelligence leaked sensitive info, undermining 1997-2001 Northern Ireland peace talks.

Irish officials have accused the UK's Northern Ireland Office and Special Branch of leaking sensitive information that undermined peace negotiations in Northern Ireland between 1997 and 2001. Documents from the Irish National Archives list several incidents where leaks allegedly sabotaged the peace process, including the release of a proposed deal and details of UK government strategies. The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs compiled the list in 2002, citing "disgruntled" officers as sources of damaging leaks about the IRA in the run-up to the 2001 election.

December 30, 2024
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