The renewed unrest comes as Ireland and the U.K. marked the 23rd anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement a historic truce which brought an end to three decades of sectarian violence.
Now, hostilities have come to a head as leaders scramble to agree on new trade rules between the U.K. and European Union without undermining this agreement. The U.K. – which includes Northern Ireland – left the EU in 2020, whereas the Republic of Ireland remains a member of the union.
The British and Irish prime ministers, as well as Northern Irish lawmakers from across the political divide, have condemned the violence and called for calm.
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Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin has called on the EU and the UK to work together to overcome the mounting tension over the Northern Ireland protocol that has sparked nightly rioting and some of the worst violence Northern Ireland has seen in years.
“EU and UK dialogue is needed,” Martin told Northern Ireland leaders, noting that “that’s very much where it’s at. Ireland is willing to help in any way we can.”
Regarding the clashes in the north, Martin also said he had “appraised Brussels of the sensitivities.” “Everyone is on the one page to stop the violence, reduce tensions and avoid any escalation,” he added.