New IRA

Three men were acquitted of murder in the 2019 killing of Belfast journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot by a dissident IRA member during a riot in Londonderry. The judge cited insufficient circumstantial evidence against the accused, who were charged as accomplices, and noted the shooter remains unidentified. McKee's death influenced the revival of Northern Ireland's power-sharing government.

Three men were acquitted of murder in the 2019 killing of Belfast journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot by a dissident Irish Republican Army splinter group during a protest in Londonderry. The nonjury trial in Belfast Crown Court concluded with not guilty verdicts for Paul McIntyre, Peter Cavanagh, and Jordan Gareth Devine, who were charged as accomplices for allegedly encouraging or assisting the shooter.

The New IRA, linked to Iran and Hezbollah, claimed responsibility for a car bomb outside a Belfast police station, warning of further attacks. A 2020 report alleged connections between the group and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, raising concerns about global militant networks. Experts warn of a hybrid warfare model involving Russia, Iran, and non-state actors sharing tactics.

A Northern Ireland arrest has been made in connection with a suspected New IRA car bombing. The nationalist group has been increasing threats, nearly 30 years after a peace deal that largely ended sectarian violence.

A car bomb exploded outside a Belfast police station in an attack attributed to the New IRA, causing significant damage and raising security concerns. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in Northern Ireland related to paramilitary activity.

MI5 sent a 'Spotify-wrapped' style video message to the New IRA, urging them to abandon violence following a car bomb attack outside a Belfast police station. The creative approach aims to de-escalate tensions and encourage disengagement from terrorism.

Police believe the New IRA is responsible for a car bomb attack outside a Belfast police station, which resulted in the evacuation of two babies. The attack occurred in a sensitive area, highlighting ongoing security concerns in Northern Ireland.

A car exploded outside a police station in Dunmurry, Belfast, with police attributing the attack to the New IRA and stating it demonstrates ongoing 'murderous intent' by paramilitaries. No injuries were reported, but the incident is being treated as attempted murder.