Northern Ireland: 25 years since the end of the conflict, deep divisions remain. Between 1968 and 1998, the British territory of Northern Ireland was torn apart by a conflict pitting Catholic republicans seeking civil rights and reunification with the rest of Ireland against Protestant supporters wanting continued union with Britain. “The Troubles”, which were marked by street battles, bombings, summary executions and internment without trial, claimed the lives of over 3,500 people before the si

Fifty years ago troops were deployed on to Northern Ireland's streets, widely regarded as marking the start of the Troubles. But the events that led to the start of violence had much deeper roots... | BBC News NI