Brexit stirs memories of The Troubles along Irish border

[Article] The border between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic was once the epicentre of an armed conflict. Over 20 years have passed since the signing of the peace deal in 1998, but border communities are concerned that old wounds could be reopened if a no-deal Brexit creates a hard border between the two sides.

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There’s a history of gunmen stalking the land here on the border between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. During The Troubles, the British Army built watchtowers on this farm to monitor traffic crossing to and from the south. Nonetheless, armed groups were often able to get through.
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This article was published Tuesday, 23 April, 2019 by AFP (354 words)
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