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The Origins, Objectives & Doctrine of T he Provisio nal Irish Republican Army

The Origins, Objectives & Doctrine of T he Provisio nal Irish Republican Army. Origins. Northern Ireland Riots August- 1969 Poorly Armed Resistance Provisional Army Council was established to correct issues. PIRA established December 1969. Objectives. Long-term

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The Origins, Objectives & Doctrine of T he Provisio nal Irish Republican Army

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  1. The Origins, Objectives& Doctrine ofTheProvisionalIrish RepublicanArmy

  2. Origins • Northern Ireland Riots August- 1969 • Poorly Armed Resistance • Provisional Army Council was established to correct issues. • PIRA established December 1969

  3. Objectives • Long-term • Remove British control over N. Ireland • Establish a self sustaining Democratic Socialist Republic • Short-term • Create fear and discontent among the British citizens

  4. Doctrine • “Just War” • PIRA’s Green Book cited British economic exploitation • Marxist agenda

  5. The End of the PIRA • Declared ceasefire in 1997 • Belfast Agreement/ Good Friday Agreement- 1998 • Northern Ireland co-operates with Ireland on some policy areas

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