Historical Events tagged with "paramilitary groups"
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Broadcasting Ban Lifted for Sinn Féin Members
The British government announced the lifting of a broadcasting ban against Sinn Féin and various Irish paramilitary groups. This decision marked a significant shift in the UK's approach to communication with groups previously linked to violence during the Northern Ireland conflict. Prior to this, the ban had prevented the media from broadcasting the voices of these groups, limiting their ability to engage in public discourse. The lifting of the ban was facilitated by ongoing peace talks aimed at resolving the tensions in Northern Ireland.
Continue ReadingCivilians Executed by Paramilitary Group in Crete
Around 30 civilians were executed by a paramilitary group commanded by Friedrich Schubert in Kallikratis, Crete. This brutal act was part of a larger pattern of reprisals against the local population in response to resistance actions during the German occupation of the island. The executions instilled fear among the remaining civilians, making collaboration with the resistance increasingly perilous.
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