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international-relations1 year ago

Northern Ireland's First Minister Sees Hamas as Future Peace Partner

Northern Ireland's new First Minister, Michelle O'Neill, expressed her belief that Hamas will eventually be seen as a "future partner for peace" in the Middle East, drawing parallels to the peace talks in Northern Ireland. She emphasized the importance of dialogue and called for an immediate ceasefire and the application of international law in Gaza. O'Neill condemned the October 7 attack on Israel, stating that it violated international law.

via Fox News|
#hamas#international-relations#israel
international-politics1 year ago

Northern Ireland's First Minister Sees Hamas as Future Partner for Peace

Michelle O'Neill, the First Minister of Northern Ireland, expressed her belief that Hamas will eventually be seen as a partner for peace in the Middle East, drawing on Northern Ireland's experience with dialogue and conflict resolution. She called for a ceasefire and application of international law in Gaza, condemning Hamas for violating international law by taking hostages. O'Neill and Scottish First Minister Humza Yousef urged British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to join calls for a ceasefire and a full investigation of the war.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#hamas#international-law#international-politics
politics1 year ago

"Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill Makes History as First Nationalist Leader of Northern Ireland"

Michelle O'Neill, a member of the Irish nationalist and democratic socialist party Sinn Féin, has become the first Catholic and Irish nationalist to lead Northern Ireland's government. Despite Sinn Féin's historical ties to Irish Catholics, the party is at odds with Church teaching on issues such as abortion and transgender rights. O'Neill's appointment comes after Sinn Féin won the plurality of Northern Ireland Assembly seats in 2022, and she has expressed a desire for Irish reunification, although her focus remains on addressing domestic issues.

via Catholic News Agency|
#catholic#irish-reunification#michelle-oneill
politics1 year ago

"From Teen Mum to First Minister: The Remarkable Rise of Michelle O'Neill in Northern Ireland"

Michelle O'Neill, a former teen mum and daughter of an IRA family, has made history as the first republican to lead the government of Northern Ireland. As the leader of Sinn Fein in the UK, she has injected glamour into the party and taken a publicly moderate position. Despite her IRA background, she has risen to the top, becoming the First Minister in the powersharing Stormont Executive. O'Neill's journey has seen her navigate criticism for attending events commemorating IRA members and facing a budget crisis and crumbling public services as she takes on her new role.

via Daily Mail|
#first-minister#ira#michelle-oneill
politics1 year ago

"Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill Makes History as First Nationalist First Minister of Northern Ireland"

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill has made history by becoming Northern Ireland's first Irish nationalist first minister, sharing power with deputy first minister Emma Little-Pengelly from the Democratic Unionist Party. O'Neill's nomination is seen as a highly symbolic moment for nationalists, as the government returns to work after a two-year boycott by unionists. The return to government comes after a dispute about trade restrictions for goods entering Northern Ireland from Great Britain, with the U.K. government agreeing to new changes to eliminate routine checks and paperwork for most goods entering Northern Ireland.

via The Associated Press|
#dup#good-friday-agreement#michelle-oneill
world1 year ago

"Michelle O’Neill Makes History as Northern Ireland's First Nationalist First Minister"

Michelle O'Neill of Sinn Fein has been named as Northern Ireland's first minister, marking a historic moment as the party has historic ties to the Irish Republican Army. This appointment signifies a significant shift in the region's political landscape and comes as a power-sharing government is restored, with O'Neill expressing commitment to reconciliation and moving forward.

via The New York Times|
#first-minister#michelle-oneill#northern-ireland
politics1 year ago

"Michelle O’Neill Makes History as First Nationalist Leader and First Minister of Northern Ireland"

Michelle O'Neill of Sinn Féin has become the first nationalist First Minister of Northern Ireland as power-sharing resumes after a two-year hiatus. Her appointment marks a significant moment in the region's history, with the leading opposition party, the Democratic Unionist Party, agreeing to a deal with the UK government to alleviate Brexit concerns, paving the way for the end of the political deadlock. O'Neill emphasized her commitment to serving everyone equally and working towards reconciliation, symbolizing a potential shift in the future of Northern Ireland.

via CNN|
#historic-moment#michelle-oneill#northern-ireland
politics1 year ago

"Michelle O’Neill Makes History as Northern Ireland's First Minister"

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill has been appointed as Northern Ireland's first minister, marking the first time an Irish nationalist is leading the UK territory's devolved government. Her appointment comes after the Democratic Unionist Party ended a two-year boycott, and signals a new era for the power-sharing government. O'Neill's ascent reflects the increasing popularity of Sinn Fein and their belief in a united Ireland. The return to government follows a UK government deal to ease trade frictions, and O'Neill will share power with the DUP's Emma Little-Pengelly as deputy first minister.

via Al Jazeera English|
#first-minister#michelle-oneill#northern-ireland
politics1 year ago

"Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill Makes History as First Nationalist Leader of Northern Ireland"

Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O'Neill made history by becoming the first Irish nationalist leader of Northern Ireland, sharing power with deputy first minister Emma Little-Pengelly from the DUP. The return to government came after a two-year boycott by unionists over trade issues related to Brexit, and the U.K. government agreed to new changes to ease customs checks and provide funding for Northern Ireland's public services.

via NPR|
#good-friday-agreement#irish-nationalism#michelle-oneill