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McGuinness shares NI lessons with officials in Iraq

Sunday, 6 July 2008

Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister has told officials in Iraq that dialogue is the only way to bring peace to their country.

Martin McGuinness is in Baghdad to encourage Sunni and Shia factions to sign up to a commitment to non-violence, similar to the Mitchell Principles.

Mr McGuinness said he is hopeful progress can be made.

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