Fresh calls to honour Congo massacre survivors

Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea is examining a report on the accuracy of the Army's version of the massacre of eight Irish soldiers in the Congo in 1960.

Fresh calls to honour Congo massacre survivors

Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea is examining a report on the accuracy of the Army's version of the massacre of eight Irish soldiers in the Congo in 1960.

As the 46th anniversary of the Niemba ambush passed today, fresh calls were made for the only two survivors to be honoured and cleared of any wrongdoing.

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