Historical Events tagged with "direct rule"
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Direct Rule Established from London in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Constitutional Convention was formally dissolved by the British government, leading to the imposition of direct rule from London. The dissolution came as a result of the failure to achieve an agreement on power-sharing and was part of broader efforts to address the ongoing political instability in Northern Ireland. Following the decision, the British Parliament assumed control over the governance of Northern Ireland, a move viewed as a necessary but contentious step during a prolonged period of conflict known as the Troubles.
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