UDA Meaning and
Definition
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UDA stands for Ulster Defence Association. It is a paramilitary organization based in Northern Ireland, primarily consisting of loyalists, who are predominantly Protestant and support the continued membership of Northern Ireland within the United Kingdom. The UDA emerged in 1971 as an umbrella group bringing together various loyalist factions, with the aim of defending Protestant communities against attacks from Irish nationalist organizations such as the Irish Republican Army (IRA).
The UDA has been involved in numerous acts of violence and sectarian-related killings during the conflict in Northern Ireland known as The Troubles, which lasted from the late 1960s until the late 1990s. The group engaged in bombings, shootings, and other forms of terrorist activities targeting not only republican paramilitary groups but also Catholic civilians. UDA members have been responsible for numerous human rights abuses and have been involved in organized crime, including drug trafficking and extortion.
Following the ceasefires and the Good Friday Agreement in 1998, the UDA claimed to have decommissioned its weapons and entered a political process. However, the group has been linked to ongoing violence, criminal activities, and internal feuds within loyalist communities. UDA remnants continue to operate, albeit in a more limited capacity than during The Troubles, and remain a source of concern for peace and stability in Northern Ireland.
Common Misspellings for UDA
Similar spelling words for UDA
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