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1 Irish Republican Army: Counter-Terrorism
By: Jefferson Velasco

2 Intelligence Undercover agents Ambushes of IRA members Interrogations
Being forced to stand spread-eagled against a wall for long periods Being denied regular sleep patterns Having irregular and limited supplies of food and water

3 Military Force Fall Curfew
Implemented a 36 hour curfew between July 3 and July 5, 1970, after an outbreak of violence in East Belfast. Internment without trial 1971 2,060 suspected republicans were interned, as well as 109 suspected loyalists Bloody Sunday (January 30, 1972) Death of fourteen individuals, and wounded thirteen to eighteen more injured Operation Motorman The largest military operation in Northern Ireland during the 20th century

4 Perception Newspapers
United Kingdom controlled the newspapers provided one sided coverage of each event Public view Opposition of the British tactics Government leaders Believed in a lack of central organization between the government and the military

5 Overall Failed to stop the attacks led by the IRA
Most of these operations were deemed illegal Each of these counter-terrorism operation lead to a rise in to more terrorist attacks


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