Historical Events tagged with "operation demetrius"
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Politics & Government
Operation Demetrius and Mass Arrests in Northern Ireland
August 9th, 1971 53 years ago
In Northern Ireland, British authorities initiated Operation Demetrius, which involved the mass arrest and internment without trial of suspected members of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA). The operation sparked widespread unrest, leading to significant riots, protests, and the dislocation of thousands from their homes. The initiative aimed to suppress the escalating violence associated with the conflict but resulted in further tensions and societal divisions.
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