NI paramilitary threat remains strong, commissioners warn

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NI paramilitary threat remains strong, commissioners warn

The threat from paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland remains strong and could increase after Brexit, according to an official assessment.

Date - 17th November 2020
By - Chris Smith

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A review into Nationalist and Republican terrorist groups in Northern Ireland warned that despite the Good Friday Agreement, they remain a “clear and present danger”. The Independent Reporting Commission (IRC) based on reports from the...

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