UK Freezes New IRA Assets, Bans Gallagher from Directorship

The British government takes action against the New IRA, freezing their assets and imposing sanctions on Kieran Gallagher, suspected of involvement in terrorist activities. This is the second time the government has used its counter-terrorism regime to target terrorism related to Northern Ireland. The New IRA, opposed to the 1998 peace deal, has been linked to attacks like the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. The government aims to protect peace and stability in the region.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.