John de Chastelain
John de Chastelain is a retired Canadian General known for his pivotal role in the Northern Ireland peace process, particularly in overseeing the decommissioning of paramilitary weapons as part of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement. His leadership and dedication to fostering peace in a conflict-ridden region have earned him significant recognition both in Canada and internationally.
Born on Jan 01, 1940 (85 years old)
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Italy:
John de Chastelain met with IRA emissaries to oversee the destruction of a large quantity of weapons.
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Ireland:
John de Chastelain is a former diplomat and Canadian army officer who had a private meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
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Ireland:
The head of the International Independent Commission on Decommissioning, Canadian general John de Chastelain, reported that the IRA had put weapons 'completely and verifiably beyond use'.
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Guyana:
General John de Chastelain oversaw the critical issue of decommissioning of terrorist weapons during the peace talks.
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