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05SANTIAGO1632
2005-08-02 14:28:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Santiago
Cable title:  

MEDIA REACTION - IRA DECLARATION ON END TO

Tags:  KMDR KPAO OPRC PTER CI UK 
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UNCLAS SANTIAGO 001632 

SIPDIS

STATE FOR R/MR, I/PP, WHA/BSC, WHA/PDA, INR/IAA, PM,
INL
STATE FOR INR/R/MR, NEA/PDA
AMEMBASSY FOR PAO, IO

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO OPRC PTER CI UK
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION - IRA DECLARATION ON END TO
ARMED STRUGGLE

UNCLAS SANTIAGO 001632

SIPDIS

STATE FOR R/MR, I/PP, WHA/BSC, WHA/PDA, INR/IAA, PM,
INL
STATE FOR INR/R/MR, NEA/PDA
AMEMBASSY FOR PAO, IO

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO OPRC PTER CI UK
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION - IRA DECLARATION ON END TO
ARMED STRUGGLE


1. On August 1, business and financial "Diario
Financiero" (circ. 20,000) carried a commentary by
international analyst Libardo Buitrago entitled, "IRA:
A Timely Announcement." Quote:

"The Irish Republican Army (IRA)...handled the timing
very well, because in the current high season for
terrorism a political decision of this kind opens doors
that they were unable to open with weapons. Efforts
must now be made to earn and build trust, a fundamental
pillar for the future of a united Ireland. The
repercussions of the IRA's decision will go beyond the
direct impact it will have on millions of people. For
the British government...it means that it can now use
its security forces to fully fight Islamic terrorism."


2. On August 1, business and financial "Diario
Financiero" (circ. 20,000) ran an editorial entitled,
"End to 30 Years of Violence." Quote:

"The IRA's decision is a concrete expression of reason
and common sense that is even more appreciated given
the fear and terror sowed by Al Qaeda in the United
States and several European capital cities.... As in
any conflict, while the goals of all those involved
might be understandable, the only weapon that can be
used to reach those goals is a peaceful, political
struggle within the framework of democracy."

KELLY