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StoP is a network of peace groups and peace activists throughout the island of Ireland who are deeply concerned about the developing arms industry in the Republic, supported by the Irish government, the growing and sizeable arms industry in Northern Ireland, the increasing militarisation of the EU, and the recent heightening of tensions between Russia and NATO.

StoP Report on the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy (Pdf)

The controversial ‘Consultative Forum on International Security’ of June 2023 was set up by the Minister for Foreign Affairs – but to what end? This detailed report, prepared by a working group of StoP, looks at the 4 days of the Forum in detail. Included is a preamble, setting the scene, and a substantial set of conclusions which can be drawn from the current situation regarding neutrality and security and what the Forum did and did not consider. Click on image below to view.

AfrI on Sanit Bridget day outside the Department oh Foreign affairs. Pic. Bryan Meade

1.2.22. Dublin, Ireland. ‘Brigid’ marks her day by delivering the Downpatrick Declaration, calling for an end to war and the arms trade to Minister Simon Coveney TD at the Dept. of Foreign Affairs. The event was organised by STOP (Swords to Ploughshares). ©Photo by Derek Speirs