• Country/entity

  Ireland
  United Kingdom
  Northern Ireland
  

• Region

  Europe and Eurasia
  Europe and Eurasia
  Europe and Eurasia
  

• Agreement name

  IRA Ceasefire Statement

• Date

  31 Aug 1994

• Agreement status

  Unilateral document

• Interim arrangement

  Yes

• Agreement/conflict level

  Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Northern Ireland Conflict (1968 - 1998) )

• Stage

  Ceasefire/related

• Conflict nature

  Government/territory

• Peace process

  Northern Ireland peace process

• Parties

  Irish Republican Army (IRA)

• Third parties

  -

• Description

  This Irish Republican Army (IRA) Ceasefire Statement declares immediate and complete cessation of military operations after 25 years of 'struggle'. The Statement holds that the Downing Street Declaration was not a solution, and a solution can only be reached through 'inclusive negotiation'.

• Agreement document

  UK_IE_940831_IRA Ceasefire Statement.pdf | Download PDF

Groups

Gender

State definition

Governance

Power sharing

Human rights and equality

Rights related issues

Rights institutions

Justice sector reform

Socio-economic reconstruction

Land, property and environment

Security sector

Transitional justice

Implementation

Irish Republican Army (IRA) Ceasefire Statement, 31 August 1994

"Recognising the potential of the current situation and in order to enhance the democratic process and underlying our definitive commitment to its success, the leadership of the IRA have decided that as of midnight, August 31, there will be a complete cessation of military operations.

All our units have been instructed accordingly.

At this crossroads the leadership of the IRA salutes and commends our volunteers, other activists, our supporters and the political prisoners who have sustained the struggle against all odds for the past 25 years.

Your courage, determination and sacrifice have demonstrated that the freedom and the desire for peace based on a just and lasting settlement cannot be crushed.

We remember all those who have died for Irish freedom and we reiterate our commitment to our republican objectives.

Our struggle has seen many gains and advances made by nationalists and for the democratic position.

We believe that an opportunity to secure a just and lasting settlement has been created.

We are therefore entering into a new situation in a spirit of determination and confidence, determined that the injustices which created this conflict will be removed and confident in the strength and justice of our struggle to achieve this.

We note that the Downing Street Declaration is not a solution, nor was it presented as such by its authors.

A solution will only be found as a result of inclusive negotiations.

Others, not the least the British government have a duty to face up to their responsibilities.

It is our desire to significantly contribute to the creation of a climate which will encourage this.

We urge everyone to approach this new situation with energy, determination and patience."