It has to do with the reformation of Northern Irish government involving Sinn Fein and the Good Friday Agreement. A very complicated issue to be sure.
No kidding! I find it hard to keep up with the G.F.A., and I live over here!
I think it's all the acronyms that lead to the confusion - between the PUP, INLA, IRA, SDLP, DUP, SF....it's enough to make your head spin! :-)