1982 Armagh bus bombing

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:event
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ballykelly_bombing
gptkbp:affects Continued violence in Northern Ireland
gptkbp:aftermath Increased security measures
gptkbp:analyzes Conducted by the Royal Ulster Constabulary
No arrests made immediately after the bombing
gptkbp:casualties Civilians and military personnel
28 injured
8 dead
Many survivors suffered long-term injuries
gptkbp:community_impact Divided communities in Northern Ireland further
gptkbp:conflict The Troubles in Northern Ireland
gptkbp:consequences Impact on peace talks in the 1990s
gptkbp:context gptkb:The_Troubles
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for art and literature about The Troubles
gptkbp:date 1982-06-02
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Condemnation from various countries
gptkbp:enemy Terrorist attack
gptkbp:government_type Calls for peace negotiations
Increased military presence in the area
gptkbp:historical_context Part of a larger conflict in Northern Ireland
gptkbp:historical_debate Used in discussions about terrorism and violence in Northern Ireland
gptkbp:historical_documentation Documented in various historical accounts of The Troubles
gptkbp:historical_significance Highlighted the violence of The Troubles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1982 Armagh bus bombing
gptkbp:impact Heightened tensions in Northern Ireland
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Annual memorial services held
Events held to remember the victims
Memorials erected for the victims
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:Irish_Republican_Army
gptkbp:is_motivated_by Opposition to British rule in Northern Ireland
gptkbp:judges Eyewitnesses reported chaos after the explosion
gptkbp:legislation Anti-terrorism laws strengthened post-attack
gptkbp:location gptkb:Armagh,_Northern_Ireland
gptkbp:media_appearances Portrayed as a significant event in The Troubles
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive coverage in UK and international media
gptkbp:outcome No one was convicted for the bombing
gptkbp:perpetrator gptkb:Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army
gptkb:Provisional_IRA
gptkbp:public_perception Shock and outrage
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:1983_Harrods_bombing
gptkbp:responds_to Condemnation from various political leaders
gptkbp:security_features Led to changes in security protocols for public transport
gptkbp:significance One of the deadliest attacks during The Troubles
gptkbp:targets British Army personnel
gptkbp:type car bomb