Palestinian envoy praises SF on policing

The Palestinian delegate-general to Ireland has given his support to Sinn Féin's new approach to policing.

The Palestinian delegate-general to Ireland has given his support to Sinn Féin's new approach to policing.

In a statement issued in advance of the party's special ardfheis on Sunday, Dr Hikmat Ajjuri said: "Peacemaking will never materialize unless it is accompanied by peacekeeping measures."

He praised the Sinn Féin leadership, which had "tirelessly worked to bring a happy conclusion to the conflict in Northern Ireland".

He also found it "morally necessary" to urge the other parties not to miss this "golden opportunity".

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Deaglán  De Bréadún

Deaglán De Bréadún

Deaglán De Bréadún, a former Irish Times journalist, is a contributor to the newspaper