Falls Road Curfew and split between Official IRA and Provisional IRA reshape conflict dynamics
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The Falls Road Curfew
In July 1970, the British Army imposed a curfew on the Falls Road area of Belfast, Northern Ireland. The curfew, which lasted for 36 hours, was a response to increasing violence and unrest in the area. The British Army conducted house-to-house searches for weapons, leading to widespread resentment and further escalating tensions.
Split between Official IRA and Provisional IRA
The same year also saw a significant split within the Irish Republican Army (IRA). The split was between the 'Official' IRA, who sought a united Ireland through political means, and the 'Provisional' IRA, who believed in armed struggle. This split significantly reshaped the dynamics of the conflict in Northern Ireland.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1970 | Falls Road Curfew |
| 1970 | Split between Official IRA and Provisional IRA |
This period marked a significant escalation in the conflict known as 'The Troubles'.
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