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‘We will continue to reject the tide of militarism and fight for a peaceful world’ – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney accuses world powers that helped write international law of now dismantling it, and says the party will keep rejecting militarism. He points to the Palestinian and Cuban peoples as the focus of his concern.
International affairs Original release: ‘We will continue to reject the tide of militarism and fight for a peaceful world’ – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Opportunity for peace shouldn’t be overlooked – Beattie
UUP Justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MLA says the Middle East conflict must be ended and urges backing the 21-point plan, which he says sets out a route to a ceasefire, hostage and prisoner releases, aid, and a stabilisation force for Gaza. He also flags risks including Hamas's response and…
International affairs Original release: Opportunity for peace shouldn’t be overlooked – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Ukraine: 3 YEARS
People Before Profit marks three years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, condemning the war as a proxy conflict between imperialist powers. It cites around 200,000 deaths, €200 billion in Western funding, Russian conscription, and US-led talks with Putin, and says Ukrainian freedom cannot come…
International affairs Original release: Ukraine: 3 YEARS (opens in a new tab)
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Wanting peace is not a weakness - in fact creating peace is far harder than fighting wars
UUP calls for a long-term ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, with evacuation of the wounded and children, expanded humanitarian aid and UN-backed monitored safe zones, and the immediate unconditional release of all hostages.
International affairs Original release: Wanting peace is not a weakness - in fact creating peace is far harder than fighting wars (opens in a new tab)
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Every child deserves to live in peace - Robbie Butler MLA
UUP MLA Robbie Butler calls for all children to be protected and to live in peace regardless of background, and accuses People Before Profit of spreading propaganda over its newsletter claims about the attack on Israel. He also urges that the message be delivered to the Middle East.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Original release: Every child deserves to live in peace - Robbie Butler MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Palestine: The New Resistance
People Before Profit says the Palestinian Authority's compliance with Israeli occupation is being challenged by the Lions' Den, a new armed group in the West Bank, citing a Jerusalem Post story and recent killings in Nablus and Jenin.
International affairs Justice and policing Original release: Palestine: The New Resistance (opens in a new tab)