UK and Ireland urged to negotiate paramilitary disbandment in Northern Ireland

A report recommends that the British and Irish governments engage with loyalist and republican paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland to negotiate their formal disbandment, citing a 'window of opportunity' under certain conditions. The proposal marks a potential shift in policy, as it suggests direct negotiation with groups historically treated as illegitimate. The feasibility and political will remain uncertain, but if pursued, it could reshape the security and political landscape in Northern Ireland.