Hume-Adams statement

1993

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The Hume-Adams statement was a 1993 initiative involving John Hume, leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP), and Gerry Adams, leader of Sinn Féin. This statement encouraged the British and Irish governments to adopt a "three-stranded" approach to peace negotiations in Northern Ireland. This approach aimed to address issues within Northern Ireland, between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and between the Republic of Ireland and Britain. The statement was a significant step towards multiparty peace talks, which eventually led to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.12

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…Adams, which resulted in the Hume-Adams statement of 1993. This document encouraged the British and Irish governments to adopt a “three-stranded” approach to peace negotiations, one that would address issues within Northern Ireland; between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland; and between the Republic of Ireland and Britain. Subsequent…
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…Adams, which resulted in the Hume-Adams statement of 1993. This document encouraged the British and Irish governments to adopt a “three-stranded” approach to peace negotiations, one that would address issues within Northern Ireland; between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland; and between the Republic of Ireland and Britain. Subsequent…
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