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The conflict was characterized by bombings and assassinations by militant groups, as well as sectarian violence committed against innocent civilians, primarily by [[Protestant]] unionist groups against [[Irish Catholic]] civilians. | The conflict was characterized by bombings and assassinations by militant groups, as well as sectarian violence committed against innocent civilians, primarily by [[Protestant]] unionist groups against [[Irish Catholic]] civilians. | ||
== Background == | == Background == |
Revision as of 13:09, 15 May 2024
The Troubles was a conflict between Irish Republican organizations and the British Army and its Unionist paramilitary supporters.
The conflict was characterized by bombings and assassinations by militant groups, as well as sectarian violence committed against innocent civilians, primarily by Protestant unionist groups against Irish Catholic civilians.
Background
Groups Involved
History
Effects
Casualties
3,720 people were killed in total during the conflict and approximately 47,541 were injured.[1]
Characterization
- ↑ "Fact sheet for the conflict in and around Nothern Ireland". CAIN Archive.