NI peace deals: A history of Northern Ireland political agreements
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This article provides a history of political agreements in Northern Ireland, from the 1970s to the present day. It discusses key agreements such as the Sunningdale Agreement in 1973, the Anglo-Irish Agreement in 1985, and the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. It also mentions subsequent agreements such as the St Andrews Agreement in 2006, the Hillsborough Castle Agreement in 2010, the Stormont House Agreement in 2014, and the Fresh Start Agreement in 2015. The article highlights the challenges and issues faced in each agreement, including opposition from various parties and the ongoing legacy of the Troubles. The most recent agreement, New Decade, New Approach, was sealed in January 2020 and includes commitments to legislate on the Irish language and reform the petition of concern. The article concludes by noting that the history of political agreements in Northern Ireland is complex and ongoing.
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