The Real Irish Republican Army (RIRA) is a paramilitary group that emerged in the late 1990s as a splinter faction from the original Irish Republican Army (IRA). The RIRA aims to end British rule in Northern Ireland and reunify it with the Republic of Ireland. Unlike the political approach taken by some former IRA members, the RIRA continues to advocate for armed struggle. The group is known for its involvement in various violent activities, including bombings and shootings. It opposes the Good Friday Agreement, which was a peace deal signed in 1998 to help resolve the conflict in Northern Ireland. The RIRA's actions have led to ongoing tensions in the region.