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25th October 2022
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However, the former Sinn Féin leader criticised the U2 singer's comments surrounding the Troubles, particularly during the 80s and 90s.
“Some of your commentary on the conflict here was shrill, ill-informed and unhelpful,” he said.
“However, you weren’t on your own. You echoed the Irish establishment line. It was the wrong line for decades. A failure of governance and the abandonment of responsibility to lead a process of peace and justice.
"Thankfully that changed. But it took a long time. Despite this some of us got through it all. With or without you.”
Bono, real name Paul Hewson, discusses the alleged incident in his new book, SURRENDER: 40 Songs, One Story, which is due to launch next week (1 November).
During a conversation with The Sunday Times at Cheltenham Literature Festival, the singer said that he was approached by special branch officers of the groups to inform him that he and his wife were targets, with Ali being the primary target.
“I still take that badly,” he wrote in response.Explore more on these topics:
