The joint press statement dated 20 February 1998, from the British and Irish Governments announces their decision to exclude Sinn Féin from the ongoing talks after a thorough examination of all available material. Despite the opportunity given to all parties, including Sinn Féin, to present their views during the recent session at Dublin Castle, the Governments concluded that Sinn Féin should not participate due to the lack of a complete and unequivocal PIRA ceasefire. The statement emphasizes the Governments' determination to work towards a settlement by May and expresses hope that Sinn Féin can rejoin the talks on 9 March provided there is a convincing demonstration of a sustained ceasefire. The Governments also stress that any further violence linked to Sinn Féin or the Ulster Democratic Party (UDP) would undermine the credibility of the peace process and would not be tolerated.
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