Queen raises doubts over sustainability of peace in Northern Ireland
As political and sectarian tensions continue to mount in Northern Ireland, the British monarch has seen fit to intervene with a view to containing the escalating crisis.
Queen Elizabeth II has released a message on the centenary of the foundation of the British-controlled territory, asserting that “reconciliation, equality and mutual understanding” in the north of Ireland “cannot be taken for granted.
Describing the British-led partition of Ireland as a “significant centenary”, the Queen claimed the occasion “reminds us of our complex history, and provides an opportunity to reflect on our togetherness and our diversity”.
Describing the 23 years since the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 as “political progress”, the Queen claimed this process was guided by a “generation of leaders who had the vision and courage to put reconciliation before division”.
The inference is clear: according to the Queen today’s generation of leaders lack the “vision and courage” of their predecessors.
The Queen’s intervention comes on the heels of the implosion of the main pro-British party in Northern Ireland – the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) – following the ouster of their leader Arlene Foster.
The monarch’s message also comes against the backdrop of steadily intensifying violence across the British-controlled territory as demonstrated by 12 days of consecutive rioting by loyalist gangs.
British-controlled Northern Ireland was artificially created 100 years ago when the Government of Ireland Act came into effect thereby partitioning the island of Ireland.
1 in 3 Muslims considers leaving UK due to rising Islamophobia
Over 300 Arab figures urge British FM apology over Gaza genocide denial
Thousands rally in London against far-right racism
VIDEO | Struggles of Palestinian women amidst war, displacement
VIDEO | Hezbollah rains attack drones down on elite Israeli brigade
VIDEO | US biased mediation fails
Leader: All captains of criminal, Zionist, terrorist gang must be prosecuted
Iran further raises its oil prices for Chinese buyers: Report
Iran to launch major pressure-boosting projects in South Pars
VIDEO | Escalation amid ceasefire talks
EU's Borrell says ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders binding
PressTV NEWSLETTER
now
This makes it easy to access the Press TV website
