The Good Friday Agreement, also known as the Belfast Agreement, was signed on April 10, 1998, bringing an end to most of the violence of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. This landmark accord established a new devolved government system based on power-sharing, addressing issues of sovereignty, governance, and civil rights. It created institutions for North-South and East-West cooperation and was approved by referendums across the island of Ireland, marking a pivotal moment in the Northern Ireland peace process.
