SDLP statement on decommissioning, 28 October 1996 | Quill

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This collection was catalogued and the metadata was recorded by Antoine Yenk. The cover photograph is copyright Daphne Trimble, used with permission.

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The SDLP's statement on decommissioning emphasizes the importance of addressing the issue through a political process rather than a security-driven approach. The SDLP underscores that the removal of illegal weapons from Irish politics is a complex issue that requires a nuanced and inclusive negotiation process. They argue that decommissioning cannot be imposed unilaterally but must result from mutual agreement and political progress. The SDLP highlights their long-standing commitment to non-violence and democratic principles, stressing that political violence can only be eradicated through a just and balanced political settlement. They advocate for the implementation of the Mitchell Report's recommendations, which call for inclusive negotiations and mutual steps towards decommissioning. The SDLP criticizes the unionist leadership for setting unrealistic preconditions that hinder the negotiation process and calls for a collective effort to engage in substantive political discussions to achieve lasting peace and decommissioning.

mitchell principles paramilitary activity (republican) inclusion/exclusion of parties decommissioning paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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