What is Bloody Sunday, the tragic event behind the U2 song?

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Feb 1, 2023 5 min
What is Bloody Sunday, the tragic event behind the U2 song?
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The Troubles in Northern Ireland may have been over for 25 years now, but the painful memories are still there for many who lived through the period. One of the darkest days was Bloody Sunday, which refers to events that took place in Londonderry on 30th January 1972.  15,000 people, most of whom were Catholics, had taken to the streets of the city for a civil rights march. They were protesting peacefully against a recently adopted law which meant people could be detained or imprisoned without trial. The internment policy was designed to target suspected IRA members in particular. Despite being banned, the march went ahead, policed by British army troops. What was the fallout? Were the findings any different from the first time around? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Am I listening to music too loud? What is the Ikea effect? How can I avoid the side effects of antibiotics? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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