If the IRA was fighting a war, its enemies should get an amnesty Northern Ireland should draw a line in a national act of contrition
about an hour ago Desmond Rea
The aftermath of an explosion at the Europa Hotel, Belfast, in April 1972. File photograph: Ciaran Donnelly
In what would seem to have been a well-informed leak, the Times of London of May 6th stated in two subheadings the following: “Soldiers and terrorists to be given immunity from prosecution” (for actions taken during the Troubles, as part of plans to draw a line under the past); and “Ministers plan Mandela-style truth and reconciliation process”.