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About This Chronology
This chronology documents events related to the conflict and politics in Northern Ireland from 1968 onwards. The entries cover a wide range of topics including:
- Political developments: Elections, legislation, negotiations, and government initiatives
- Acts of violence: Bombings, shootings, and other violent incidents
- Security operations: Actions by the British Army, RUC, and other security forces
- Paramilitary activity: Operations by both Republican and Loyalist groups
- Civil rights: Protests, marches, and human rights issues
- International involvement: Role of Irish and British governments, and international mediation
Events marked with a symbol indicate that fatalities occurred.
Sources
The information in this chronology has been compiled from numerous primary and secondary sources including contemporary news reports, government documents, academic research, and witness testimonies.
Related Information
For related and background information see also:
- Biographies of people prominent during 'the Troubles'
- Abstracts on prominent organisations
- Sutton Index of Deaths
- Key Events of the conflict