The name given to the political situation in
Northern Ireland. It refers to the
terrorism in the country, the struggle for a
United Ireland by one side, and to remain a part of the
United Kingdom by the other. It is the conflict between
Unionism and
Republicanism.
The Troubles have meant that many people,
civilians,
paramilitaries, members of the
armed forces and
RUC, have lost their lives.
It is hoped that
devolution and the creation of a
Northern Ireland Assembly will ease the situation. However, the Assembly has been stopped due to the current situation.
Even in this time of supposed peace, people are still being killed.