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Non-profit charity supporting conflict bereaved & injured to improve health & wellbeing & full & equal participation at every level of our society
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Mark Sykes is released - his solicitor Niall Murphy speaks
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You sent your soldiers here to kill our men women and children.You set up a paramilitary group to do your bidding.You gave paramilitaries money, guns and bombs.You ran your agents in every group, with disregard to life or rights.Then you introduce your law to deny justice to your.
The Northern Ireland (Troubles & Reconciliation) Act has received Royal Assent. Read my full statement here
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Heartbreaking moments as John McAnespie’s cortege stops at the site where his son Aidan was murdered
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Today at a small, safe and socially distanced wreathlaying the relatives of people killed in the Ormeau Rd bookmakers atrocity and some of those injured, were assaulted and attacked by the PSNI. One of the survivors, who was shot 7 times in the attack, Mark Sykes, was arrested.
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This video was made last week. It was due to be released yesterday evening. Due to the despicable behaviour of the PSNI yesterday, this was postponed. Despite their trauma caused the families are determined that this video goes out today. Please share
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“I will be a thorn in the side of the British government” - Geraldine Finucane speaking to warm applause
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The McAnespie family face a trying and difficult time as the trial of the soldier accused of killing Aidan begins this morning
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Relatives for Justice is making a complaint to .@rtenews for its coverage of the events on the Ormeau Road this weekend. The segment has caused further hurt with its inaccuracies and use of language.
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John Stevens investigated collusion and the killing of Pat Finucane. Of 210 people he arrested and questioned 203 were agents of the state. THAT is why there is no inquiry into the killing of Pat #Finucane
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Well done .@CelticFC fans .“Scrap the Legacy Bill”.Worth remembering that the Scottish Gov refused to give the bill legislative consent through Scottish Parliament .Alba Abú
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Chairde we would ask you share this post. Niall Murphy is a much loved and valued member of our Board of Directors. His work with families is second to none. The least we can do is support this initiative from his work colleagues
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Our thoughts are with the family of Aidan McAnespie this evening as they prepare for the sentencing of British soldier David Holden. In November last year Holden was found guilty of the manslaughter of Aidan. Tomorrow will be another upsetting and poignant day.
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The British state’s military came to this island and killed Irish citizens, men, women and children with complete impunity. In recent years their actions have been repeatedly exposed as “unjustified and unjustifiable”.This has happened because families have never given up.
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Our thoughts with all the families whose loved ones were murdered as a result of the RUC handing out files and personal details to loyalist paramilitary groupings. They will be sitting in homes this morning recalling the coordinated and systemic use of data which led to their.
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We were heartbroken to hear last night that Terry Laverty has passed away. Terry was one of the survivors of the Ballymurphy Massacre, brutalised and tortured, while his brother John was being killed. Our thoughts and love are with his surviving family today.
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Immense turnout in Belfast in support of the Bloody Sunday families and the family of Danny Hegarty #EndStateImpunity
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Ballymurphy Massacre Inquest Key Findings:.There was no justification for any of the killings.The use of force was disproportionate.All of those killed were entirely innocent of wrongdoing.
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On a final note tonight after watching .@BBCSpotlightNI - it wasn’t loyalism that targeted republicans & their families. It was the British state. They recruited them. They armed them. They provided intelligence. They covered it up. Collusion was state policy at the highest level.
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1. There was not 30-40 people on the Ormeau Rd on Friday;.2. At no stage did the PSNI mention COVID regulations to the bereaved and survivors. @bbctheview.
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It is a bit rich of Britain to criticise China for reneging on human rights commitments in Hong Kong following “binding treaty” 25yrs ago, considering it is trashing ECHR and Good Friday Agreement human rights commitments every single day.
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The heartbreak, anguish and trauma shared by families on social media platforms across these islands since the announcement of this Bill should have moved mountains. That the British SoS was drinking champagne in celebration last night while victims from all walks of life and
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We were heart broken to learn of the passing of John McAnespie, father of the late Aidan and our founding Member Éilish. We extend comhbhrón ó chroí to John’s surviving children, his grandchildren, and great grandchildren. An inspirational, courageous and generous Man.
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Today's decision is a great relief for the family of Aidan McAnespie - the case should now move speedily to trial. Our support and solidarity remain with them. #NeverGivingUp.
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Mark Thompson speaks about today’s outrageous events on the Ormeau Rd
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Sometimes one image can capture it all
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We are #NeverGivingUp .Friends, as the Legacy Legislation passes Westminster today as expected, we are reaching out to send a message of solidarity to every single bereaved family. Tonight at 9pm we will light a candle in our windows, at our loved ones' graves, in places special
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Today's verdict in the Ballymurphy Massacre inquest demonstrates there have never been effective investigations into state killings. And tells us why we must have independent investigations - not amnesty!.
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Inquest into the killing of Belfast youth 17yr old Leo Norney in 1975 concluded as coroner finds Black Watch soldier McKay deliberately killed Leo Norney. He went out that night to 'waste someone'.
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There must be no amnesty for conflict killings. State impunity has compounded the harms of state violence. This footage from Bloody Sunday is a shocking example #NeverGivingUp
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While they are out that direction they might find out which state agents killed Seán Browne, Danny Cassidy, John Davey, Bernard O Hagan, Peter Gallagher, Malachy Carey, Fearghal McCusker, Tom Donaghy, & carried out Castlerock murders, to name but some.
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The British Army donated the hand gun used to murder Aidan Wallace & in the Ormeau Road bookmakers. Live weapons were handed back to loyalist terrorists to continue attacks in South Belfast.
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Today at 4pm we remember 5yr old Denise Ann Dickson, killed on this day 50yrs ago by the British army. She died instantly after a British army Ferret ran her over, a vehicle totally unsuitable for narrow urban streets. There has never been an investigation into Denise’s death
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The British soldiers and RUC who did this would qualify for an injured pension - the victims of their torture would not
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A rededication of the mural to Julie Livingstone in Lenadoon, West Belfast, will take place tomorrow at 1pm. Julie was 14yrs old when killed by a plastic bullet in May 1981. Her family are welcoming everyone to this event
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A message from the late Eilish McAnespie’s daughter Úna this evening really could not say more: “We hope this give a other families hope. That's what my mum would have wanted that other families get hope from this. For her it was never just about Aidan.”.
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Thoughts with our friends affected by the Ballymurphy Massacre tonight
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Huge crowd at Ormeau Rd to remember the atrocity at Sean Graham’s bookmakers 30 years ago today
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From Brenda McAnespie: "Never give up . Our family got their day in court . All other families are entitled to the same" #nevergivingup #relativesforjustice
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We have learned that Mark Sykes has been released from PSNI custody. Today is the toughest of all days for him and his family, that he has experienced this vindictive ordeal has stunned and sickened.
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Seeing this in black and white is devastating. Our loved ones mattered. Their lives mattered. Their memory matters. The Truth Matters. Justice Matters. 9pm this evening we light our candles of intention and determination.We are #NeverGivingUp.
BREAK: Commons passes Bill to end historical prosecutions in Northern Ireland.
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The landscape has changed for victims of collusion tonight. Society owes a debt to the dignity and fortitude of families who have ensured that it can no longer be denied or disregarded. #Collusion.
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A huge crowd at tonight’s vigil for Pat Finucane to mark the 35th anniversary of his murder
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We are absolutely sickened that a bomb has been thrown at the home of one of our founding members, Martin Finucane. Martin has traveled the world to shine light on state collusion, in his brother’s case and hundreds of others. Our solidarity is with with him this morning.
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The family of Rory and Gerard Cairns has a message for this British government - they are #NeverGivingUp
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On the road into Derry. This is deliberate provocation to cause maximum hurt and offence to the Bloody Sunday families. This is hate. This has been happening for far too long. When will there be legislation to designate this as a hate crime. When will the PSNI stop hiding.
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Vigil to remember Pat Finucane 31st anniversary. Wednesday 12th February 7pm Antrim Rd at junction with Fortwilliam Drive. All welcome. Please bring candles.
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The self-serving cynicism of the British state on Legacy is laid bare in the Sean Brown case. The bad faith and lack of respect for families and the rule of law is breathtaking
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Did the DUP raise with the LCC the whereabouts of Lisa Dorrian?.
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A truly generous and decent Man - go raibh maith agat Niall.
The former Republic of Ireland footballer Niall Quinn has paid tribute to the people of Loughinisland 30 years on from a loyalist gun attack which killed 6 people. It happened at the Heights Bar as the victims were watching a World Cup match on the 18th of June, 1994.
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It’s with the heaviest of hearts we learned of the passing of our esteemed founder and member Tommy Carroll. No one has fought for truth and justice in more arenas than Tommy. His two brothers Adrian and Roddy were killed in horrific circumstances - Tommy never gave up the fight.
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Vigil in memory of murdered human rights solicitor Pat Finucane. Sunday 12th February 7pm. Antrim Rd/Fortwilliam Drive.All Welcome
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It is incomprehensible that the case of Pat Finucane has been batted to the PSNI. The PSNI is not Article 2 human rights compliant. This is another example of British government bad faith on legacy and on the case of Pat Finucane. It is a perpetuation of state harm.
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An enormous number of people remembering Martin McShane tonight. A 16yr old child shot in the back 50 years ago tonight
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An enormous crowd tonight in Maghera to remember Fergal McCusker. We were honoured to be a part of such an important community event.
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The family of Jean Smyth-Campbell murder in 1972 age 27 a mother of 1 murder by the MRF in a drive by shooting on the Glen Road are #NeverGivingUp
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Thoughts with the family of Aidan McAnespie this morning.
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Today is the 50th anniversary of the killing of Johnny Copeland by the British army. He was unarmed and shot in the back
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Families gathering in O’Toole’s Bar in Loughinisland to remember the 30th anniversary of the killings and injuries that night. Joined by Ireland Soccer legend Niall Quinn for this most emotional Evening and other bereaved families from Belfast including Ormeau Rd
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This wasn’t a diplomatic incident when the British Gov breached every agreement, convention and legal obligation, ripping up victims rights?.But it is a diplomatic incident when the Irish Gov defends victims and survivors’ rights and the Good Friday Agreement and the European.
'This is a major diplomatic row'. The Irish government is to bring a legal case against the UK under the European Convention on Human Rights. Sky's @joncraig shares everything you need to know. 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
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Belfast stands in solidarity with Derry
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A huge turnout to remember Human Rights solicitor Pat Finucane this evening. @johnfinucane “our fight for truth and justice is with all families’ fight for truth and justice”
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Worth remembering: the Police Federation has objected to the Police Ombudsman's report on the killings in the Ormeau Road, attempting to have the findings of collusion between the RUC and the loyalist killers quashed. Thinking of the bereaved families who have yet to see justice.
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Interesting British government on one hand assisting victims of IRA suing Libyan government, while on other hand going to secret courts to prevent discovery of British gov role in state violence and collusion with non state actors .@UTVNews.
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We have just received communication from the Attorney General that following a Section 14 Application from Relatives for Justice that a fresh inquest has been ordered into the killings of 6 men in New Lodge in February 1973. #NewLodge6.
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Mark Sykes was double handcuffed and put in the back of a police car, driven around Belfast for over an hour and a half last Friday. All for trying to remember and respect the dead. His dignity and honesty in this interview should give pause for thought.
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Dear media - please stop saying “alleged collusion”. It is fully established, acknowledged and apologized for in the Houses of Parliament.
The widow of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane has secured the right to legally challenge the British Government for deciding not to hold a public inquiry into alleged state collusion in the killing.
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This video is of Sir John Stevens who carried out three investigations into collusion. He arrested 210 people from non-armed groups. Three were not agents. The extent of collusion is why the Legacy Bill of Shame. That is the why. The inquest into Seán Brown’s murder must be seen.
John Stevens investigated collusion and the killing of Pat Finucane. Of 210 people he arrested and questioned 203 were agents of the state. THAT is why there is no inquiry into the killing of Pat #Finucane
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North West collusion between the state and the UDA/UFF. Families gathered to hear the finding with our team and .@KRWLaw - within minutes they knew they were vindicated
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Sending our best wishes to the family of Carol Ann Kelly. Today it is 40 years since she was killed by the British army using a plastic bullet. She should have been 52. There must be an investigation, truth and accountability.
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This is a terrible tweet to have to share. Our friend and esteemed member Hugh Jordan has passed away. Hugh spent every single day from the shooting dead of his son challenging the RUC and their version of events. He brought that challenge from Belfast to Europe.
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Marian Walsh speaking this morning at the site of her son Damien's murder about the Police Ombudsman report. "There can be no truth without justice, and no justice without truth. It's going to be a long process, but we have to keep fighting for this."
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Families emerge from meeting with Karen Bradley - they looked her in the eye and told her she needed to resign
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A huge day for the family of Aidan McAnespie. Remembering with love Eilish - who fought so hard on behalf of her brother and all victims seeking truth and justice
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“Let there be no doubt the British Government’s attack on justice is an attack on the Good Friday Agreement” - Niall Murphy
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So many times the southern establishment turned a blind eye and a deaf ear to the experience of British state collusion on this island. Hopefully tonight’s showing of #NoStoneUnturned will open minds and encourage a focus on Irish citizens still fighting for truth.
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Families are never giving up.We will not see our rights torn up by the Legacy Bill. @LeoVaradkar must state the intentions of the Irish government to defend Irish citizens, all victims of the conflict and the Good Friday Agreement itself. The stakes are high but our commitment
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Frank Kitson has died. In 2015 the family of Patrick Heenan served a writ on him for his policy development and tactics. The deliberately slow legal system of impunity has meant he did not see final justice in a court but the tenacity of Mary Heenan and families like hers ensured.
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It is with broken hearts we learn of the passing of Patrick Ó Hagan. No family should have to suffer as this family has. Only last year he was centrally involved in the 25th anniversary commemorations for his mother Kathleen. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam.
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The family of Seamus Morris is telling us all tonight that despite Brandon Lewis statement that they are #NeverGivingUp
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The Bloody Sunday families are organising a protest vigil tomorrow at 3pm in Guildhall Square Derry. Families in Belfast will be standing in solidarity at 3pm outside the Belfast High Court.Bring photos of loved ones and face masks - observe socially distancing.#EndStateImpunity.
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This Sunday evening at 7pm please join us in remembering human rights solicitor Pat Finucane on the 35th anniversary of his murder
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Emotional night in Ardoyne as Danny Barrett is remembered by his family and communities on his 40th anniversary
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