Events tagged with "british soldier"

Historical Events tagged with "british soldier"

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Women Protest Sinn Féin Offices in Derry

May 22nd, 1972 52 years ago

In Derry, Northern Ireland, over 400 women staged a protest by attacking the offices of Sinn Féin. This demonstration was fueled by the recent shooting of a young British soldier on leave by the Irish Republican Army, which heightened tensions in the community. The women's actions highlighted their anger and discontent regarding the violence occurring in their neighborhoods, showcasing a rare moment of public dissent against the politics of the time.