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Twitter suspends account of dissident republican group Saoradh

Twitter has suspended the account of dissident republican group Saoradh in the wake of the killing of Lyra McKee.

Twitter suspends account of dissident republican group Saoradh

Wed, 24 Apr, 2019 - 12:20

Digital Desk staff

Twitter has suspended the account of dissident republican group Saoradh in the wake of the killing of Lyra McKee.

The group is considered to be the political wing of the New IRA who took responsibility for the death of the young journalist.

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Courts Lyra McKee Person: Lyra McKee Person: McKee Person: Dee Fennell Event: Easter Commemoration Organisation: Twitter Organisation: Saoradh Organisation: New IRA Organisation: Belfast Telegraphy

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