Troubles
Coverage of Troubles in the Nexus archive.
- Northern Ireland’s Racist Violence Has a Familiar Playbook
Northern Ireland is experiencing racist violence following a knife attack in Belfast, with right-wing agitators using the incident to target migrants. A Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder, but masked crowds have since attacked immigrant homes and circulated addresses, echoing historical sectarian conflict tactics from the 1969-1998 Troubles.
- Belfast anti-immigrant riots show long legacy of sectarian violence
Anti-immigrant riots in Belfast, Northern Ireland, are linked to a long history of sectarian violence and conflict, as noted by residents and academics. The city's three-decade period of unrest known as the Troubles is cited as part of this ongoing legacy.
- Trump insiders warn UK has hit 'TRIPWIRE' moment as Belfast explodes over 'migrant horror attack': 'It's the new Troubles'
Trump insiders warn the UK has reached a critical 'TRIPWIRE' moment as Belfast experiences unrest over a 'migrant horror attack', with references to the 'new Troubles'.
- Trump insiders warn UK has hit 'TRIPWIRE' moment as Belfast explodes over 'migrant horror attack': 'It's the new Troubles'
Trump insiders warn the UK has reached a critical moment as Belfast experiences unrest over a migrant attack, compared to the Troubles. The article highlights concerns about escalating tensions.
- Has Microsoft Lost Its Mojo (Again)?
Microsoft’s AI products aren’t selling and GitHub has been plagued with troubles. WIRED spoke with VP Scott Hanselman about whether the company is in catch-up mode.
- British soldiers lost control in 1972 Springhill shootings, inquest finds
A 1972 inquest in Northern Ireland found British Army soldiers 'lost control' and used unreasonable force, killing five civilians in Belfast. Four victims, including two teenagers, a father of six, and a Catholic priest, posed no threat when shot in the Springhill and Westrock areas.
- ‘Nobody’s in charge’: is power sharing still working in Northern Ireland?
The Good Friday Agreement, signed 28 years ago, is facing challenges as feuding parties and declining public services erode public trust in Northern Ireland's power-sharing government. The article highlights ongoing political instability and crumbling infrastructure undermining the agreement's legacy.