Good Friday Agreement

The Good Friday Agreement (English Good Friday Agreement, Belfast Agreement or Stormont Agreement, Irish Comhaontú Aoine to Chéasta ) is an agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ireland, the UK government and the parties in Northern Ireland on 10 April 1998.

With separate referendums in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, the agreement was confirmed.

It's about a modus vivendi for the benefit of the people of Ireland.

Components

  • Irish and Northern Irish authorities work together.
  • The paramilitary troops of the Irish Republican Army (IRA ), the Ulster Defence Association (UDA ) and the Ulster Volunteer Force ( UVF) declare their willingness to disarm.
  • The dismissal of underground fighters from prison is promised.
  • Britain says to a reduction of its military presence in Northern Ireland.
  • The possibility of reunification with the Republic of Ireland is not excluded if the majority of Northern Ireland in favor.
  • The Government of Ireland Act is withdrawn.

Outcome of the vote:

April 10 Government of Ireland Act 1920 History of Northern Ireland Integrated Authority File
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