What is Bloody Sunday?
Q: What is Bloody Sunday?
A: Bloody Sunday (Irish: Domhnach na Fola) was a protest that happened on 30 January 1972 in the Bogside area of Londonderry, Northern Ireland. During this protest against internment, some protesters threw stones and 26 unarmed civil rights protesters and spectators were shot by British soldiers. Thirteen males, most of whom were in their teens and twenties, were killed.
Q: What did the Widgery Tribunal conclude about the incident?
A: The Widgery Tribunal concluded that the soldiers and British authorities were almost reckless with regards to the incident. Critics said that the report made it seem like the British did nothing wrong.
Q: How long did it take for the Saville Inquiry to investigate Bloody Sunday?
A: The Saville Inquiry took 12 years to investigate Bloody Sunday.
Q: What did the Saville Inquiry find when it released its report in 2010?
A: The Saville Inquiry found that all of those who had been shot were unarmed, and that their killings had been "unjustified".
Q: Why is Bloody Sunday seen as an important event in Northern Ireland's Troubles?
A: Bloody Sunday is seen as an important event because those who died were shot by the British Army rather than paramilitaries.
Q: How did Bloody Sunday affect recruitment for IRA?
A: The incident helped IRA to recruit new members due to its significance within Northern Ireland's Troubles.
Q: What action was taken when Prime Minister David Cameron read out his apology after publication of Saville Report? A: When Prime Minister David Cameron read out his apology after publication of Saville Report he expressed regret for what had happened on behalf of Britain as a whole.
