People from Derry and other parts of Ireland have reacted angrily to the suggestion made by some British politicians that British soldiers responsible for the deaths of 13 people on Bloody Sunday should not face criminal prosecution. Individuals from within the British political established made the comments after The Daily Telegraph published a story claiming that four former British soldiers could be about to be prosecuted for the shootings of 13 innocent people on January 30, 1972 - a fourteenth person died several months later as a result of injuries sustained on the day. OPINION: Hundreds of new homes must have facilities … [Read more...] about People of Derry respond furiously to Boris Johnson Bloody Sunday comment
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Bloody Sunday: Boris Johnson taken to task by SDLP leader Colum Eastwood over British army tweet
Former British Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, has been heavily criticised after he said British Parachute Regiment soldiers responsible for the deaths of 14 unarmed civilians on the streets of Derry on January 30, 1972 should not face criminal prosecution. Mr. Johnson made the comments in an opinion piece for the Daily Telegraph after it emerged over the weekend that British soldiers involved in the massacre could face criminal prosecutions."We mustn't let politics trump justice in this travesty of a Bloody Sunday trial," Tweeted Johnson on Sunday evening."What signal does it send to our brave armed forces?," he added.SDLP leader, Colum Eastwood replied to Mr. Johnson's Tweet telling him what the "signal says"."It says, 'if you murder 14 unarmed civil rights marchers you should expect to be prosecuted'," exclaimed Mr. Eastwood. Thirteen people were shot dead by the British army in Derry on January 30, 1972; a fourteenth person died several months later as a result of injuries … [Read more...] about Bloody Sunday: Boris Johnson taken to task by SDLP leader Colum Eastwood over British army tweet
Elderly ex-paratroopers could be charged with murder within weeks, 47 years after Bloody Sunday
Elderly ex-paratroopers could be charged with murder within weeks, 47 years after Bloody Sunday BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Elderly former Parachute Regiment soldiers fear they will face criminal charges over the Bloody Sunday killings in Londonderry, according to reports. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/elderly-exparatroopers-could-be-charged-with-murder-within-weeks-47-years-after-bloody-sunday-37870597.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/features/article37870984.ece/cacde/AUTOCROP/h342/2019-03-02_lif_48399057_I3.JPG Email Elderly former Parachute Regiment soldiers fear they will face criminal charges over the Bloody Sunday killings in Londonderry, according to reports. Well-placed sources have suggested in today's Daily Telegraph that four ex-paratroopers, now in their 60s and 70s, fear being told they will face murder charges. Northern Ireland's Public Prosecution Service (PPS) is to announce on March 14 the decision on whether any of the … [Read more...] about Elderly ex-paratroopers could be charged with murder within weeks, 47 years after Bloody Sunday
Flying Parachute Regiment flags ‘a hate crime’, says Bloody Sunday relative
Flying Parachute Regiment flags 'a hate crime', says Bloody Sunday relative BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Parachute Regiment flags erected in Co Londonderry ahead of the anniversary of Bloody Sunday have been branded provocative, disrespectful and hurtful to families of the victims. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/flying-parachute-regiment-flags-a-hate-crime-says-bloody-sunday-relative-37719932.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37719931.ece/64649/AUTOCROP/h342/2019-01-17_new_47262460_I1.JPG Email Parachute Regiment flags erected in Co Londonderry ahead of the anniversary of Bloody Sunday have been branded provocative, disrespectful and hurtful to families of the victims. They appear every year in the village of Newbuildings in the run-up to the anniversary of the killings. Thirteen people died after members of the Parachute Regiment opened fire on civil rights demonstrators. A 14th person died later. Kate Nash's brother, … [Read more...] about Flying Parachute Regiment flags ‘a hate crime’, says Bloody Sunday relative
Parachute Regiment flags a hate crime, says relative of Bloody Sunday victims
Parachute Regiment flags a hate crime, says relative of Bloody Sunday victims BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Parachute Regiment flags erected in Co Londonderry ahead of the anniversary of Bloody Sunday have been branded provocative, disrespectful and hurtful to families of the victims. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/parachute-regiment-flags-a-hate-crime-says-relative-of-bloody-sunday-victims-37719932.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37719931.ece/64649/AUTOCROP/h342/2019-01-17_new_47262460_I1.JPG Email Parachute Regiment flags erected in Co Londonderry ahead of the anniversary of Bloody Sunday have been branded provocative, disrespectful and hurtful to families of the victims. They appear every year in the village of Newbuildings in the run-up to the anniversary of the killings. Thirteen people died after members of the Parachute Regiment opened fire on civil rights demonstrators. A 14th person died later. Kate Nash's … [Read more...] about Parachute Regiment flags a hate crime, says relative of Bloody Sunday victims