A long time ago, Northern Ireland had a lot of fighting. But then, some people made a big agreement that helped them stop fighting and be friends. They decided to work together and share power. Now, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are friends!

The Good Friday Agreement has been praised as a major step towards peace and stability in the region and has been used as a model for peace negotiations in other countries.

Important Details

• The agreement is also known as the Belfast Agreement.
• Before the agreement, conflicting parties fought for years over Northern Ireland’s status as part of the United Kingdom or Ireland.
• Many people were killed or injured during this time, and the situation was very tense.
• The Good Friday Agreement stopped the fighting in Northern Ireland.
• Now, both groups work together to make decisions about how to run the place.
• It also established a number of institutions to promote cooperation between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
• The agreement was a historic moment for Northern Ireland and the UK.
• In addition, it has been praised by many as a major step towards peace and stability in the region.
• Importantly, it has also been an inspiration for other countries dealing with conflict.
• The agreement has also been used as a model for peace negotiations around the world.

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