Conflict and Politics
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- wikimedia.org / Central Intelligence Agency
For many years Northern Ireland has been the sight of a violent conflict between Nationalists and Unionists. Unionists, who are mostly Protestant, want Northern Ireland to remain a part of the United Kingdom while Nationalists, who are predominantly Catholic, want it to be unified with the Republic of Ireland.
Various violent incidents that have occurred in the twentieth century are also known as "the troubles". Due to the signing of the Belfast Agreement in 1998 many major paramilitary campaigns have either declared ceasefire or their war to be over.
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Articles on Northern Ireland and more
A collection of some articles about the Northern Ireland conflict from around 1922 until 2000. We get to know more about important historical incidents and various aspects. Detailansicht
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CAIN Web Service - Conflict and Politics (1968 to the Present)
CAIN Web Service/ University of Ulster archive contains extensive information on politics and "the troubles" from 1968 up to now. Ideal for in depth research on the conflicts in Northern Ireland. Detailansicht
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Belfast Tour — Videos and Activities
Several places of interrest are discribed in this video taped guided tour. You might also get an insight into the political system of Northern Ireland. Clips to watch and activities to follow are discribed here. Detailansicht
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2011 Election Results Summary
The results of the latest election in Northern Ireland. Main parties include the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), the Ulster Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), Sinn Fein (SF) and the Social Democratic & Labour Party (SDLP). Detailansicht
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Guardian Unlimited - Special Report Northern Ireland
Includes the latest news as well as articles on various topic fields, time lines and interactive guides. Detailansicht
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The Northern Ireland Assembly
The Northern Ireland Assembly is the prime source of authority for all devolved responsibilities and has full legislative and executive authority. The Assembly was established as part of the Belfast Agreement and meets in Parliament Buildings. Detailansicht
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Bloody Sunday 1972
Here "Bloody Sunday" describes an incident in Derry (or Londonderry) in which 26 civil rights protesters were shot by members of the British Parachute Regiment on January 30th 1972. Many witnesses state that all those shot were unarmed. Detailansicht
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Political Parties in Northern Ireland
Here are two links which both refer to websites which introduce a few political parties of Northern Ireland. Detailansicht