Person: Alfred Johnston

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Sinn Féin hit out at Downey arrest and extradition

Sinn Féin's deputy Dail leader Pearse Doherty has hit out at the "vindictive" arrest and extradition of alleged IRA bomber John Downey in connection with the murder of two soliders in 1972.

Fri, 15 Nov, 2019

Old divisions being renewed: NI toxic stew simmering dangerously

This weekend marked a significant milestone: 25 years ago, the Ulster Democratic Party, the political front of the Ulster Defence Association (UDA), announced a ceasefire.

Mon, 14 Oct, 2019

Alleged IRA bomber who was given OTR “comfort letter” by British government moves to appeal extradition to North

An alleged IRA bomber given a so-called “comfort letter” by the Tony Blair Government, must wait to hear the outcome of an appeal against his proposed extradition north for the 1972 Enniskillen bombing.

Mon, 27 May, 2019

Alleged IRA bomber and 'on-the-run' paramilitary John Downey given date to appeal proposed extradition

A Donegal man who received a so-called “comfort letter” in relation to the 1982 London Hyde Park bombing, has been given a date to appeal his proposed extradition for the 1972 Enniskillen bombing.

Fri, 05 Apr, 2019