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Fleur Ravensbergen to Lead Talks on Northern Ireland Paramilitaries

9/24/2025

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The British and Irish governments appointed conflict-resolution expert Fleur Ravensbergen to lead talks on disbanding paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland.
Ravensbergen, from the University of Amsterdam, may meet with loyalist and republican groups.
A report on the discussions is expected by August 2026.
Justice Minister Naomi Long criticized the decision as inappropriate, while dissident republican groups remain active.

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The British and Irish governments appointed conflict-resolution expert Fleur Ravensbergen to lead talks on disbanding paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland.
Ravensbergen, from the University of Amsterdam, may meet with loyalist and republican groups.
A report on the discussions is expected by August 2026.
Justice Minister Naomi Long criticized the decision as inappropriate, while dissident republican groups remain active.