British army shooting victims' families appeal for TD help

Relatives of 11 people killed by the British army in disputed circumstances today appealed for TDs to support their campaign for an independent inquiry.

British army shooting victims' families appeal for TD help
Wed, 30 Apr, 2008 - 14:43

Relatives of 11 people killed by the British army in disputed circumstances today appealed for TDs to support their campaign for an independent inquiry.

The victims, including a Catholic priest, were shot dead by soldiers over three days from August 9, 1971 in the Ballymurphy area of west Belfast amid sectarian violence.

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