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'European Union is the best example in the history of the world of conflict resolution' John Hume
Leader of Northern Ireland’s peaceful nationalist movement (Social Democratic and Labour Party - SDLP), civil rights campaigner and Nobel laureate John Hume died today (3 August 2020). Hume, along with Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble, were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998 following the signing of the ‘Good Friday Agreement’ which received overwhelming support across the island of Ireland.
Hume looked to Europe for inspiration. Speaking in the European Parlaiment, after being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, Hume said that he considered the European Union to be the best example in the history of the world of conflict resolution.
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