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  >>  Reuters Published: 12 May 2021 09:38 AM BdST Updated: 12 May 2021 09:38 AM BdST Family members of the victims gesture as they pose for a picture following a news conference after listening to the findings of the report on the fatal shootings of 10 people in the Ballymurphy area of Belfast in 1971 that involved the British Army, in Ballymurphy, Belfast, Northern Ireland, May 11, 2021. REUTERS British soldiers unjustifiably shot or used disproportionate force in the deaths of nine of t...

Families of the victims react following the verdict into the Ballymurphy inquest at Waterfront Hall in Belfast on May 11. - AFP BELFAST: British soldiers used “clearly disproportionate” force during violence in Northern Ireland that saw 10 civilians shot dead in 1971, a coroner ruled on Tuesday, finding the victims all innocent of any crimes. The finding into the deaths in Ballymurphy, west Belfast, over three days in August 1971 were met with applause and tears from family members. The UK ...

Economy Minister Launches New Vision For The Economy Economy Minister Diane Dodds has launched her ambitious economic vision which will lead to better jobs with better wages. In 10X Economy: An Economic Vision for a decade of innovation Minister Dodds outlines the steps her Department will take to ensure Northern Ireland is positioned amongst the elite small open economies in the world. The new vision for the economy has been endorsed by a wide range of busin...

British former prime minister Tony Blair called Wednesday for a truth and reconciliation commission for Northern Ireland to address historical crimes on both sides of "The Troubles". Modelled on South Africa's post-apartheid experience, the commission would be a better approach than endless recriminations in court prosecutions, Blair indicated, a day after a coroner's inquest heavily criticised British troops over 10 deaths in 1971. "Obviously I...

The pronouncement of 10 people killed in west Belfast in 1971 as innocent has been welcomed by deputy First Minister Michelle ONeill. The British Army was found to be responsible for nine of the deaths of 10 people in Ballymurphy in August 1971. 12 May 2021 Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon is pushing ahead with plans for the Enniskillen Southern Bypass scheme. Minister Mallon said: "I have made it plain that my focus ...

Northern Ireland needs South Africa-style truth commission: Blair Modelled on South Africas post-apartheid experience, the commission would be a better approach than endless recriminations in court prosecutions, said the former British prime minister. Former British prime minister Tony Blair. Picture: AFP. 2 hours ago LONDON - British former prime minister Tony Blair called Wednesday for a truth and reconcil...

Blairs government negotiated the 1998 Good Friday Agreement that ended three decades of bloodshed in Northern Ireland. 

Ballymurphy Families Vindicated The pronouncement of 10 people killed in west Belfast in 1971 as innocent has been welcomed by deputy First Minister Michelle ONeill. The British Army was found to be responsible for nine of the deaths of 10 people in Ballymurphy in August 1971. Ms ONeill said: "What happened in Ballymurphy was state murder and for decades the British government have covered it up. Now the truth has been laid bare for all to see.  "But still t...

TV Editor Tonights viewing options include Davina McCall’s Sex, Myths and the Menopause, Massacre at Ballymurphy, glamping with Johnny Vegas, and Everlyn O’Rourke exploring Irish women’s cancer experiences . . . Pick of the Day The menopause has been a major talking point recently on RTÉ Radio One’s Liveline – heres a candid documentary where Davina McCall recounts her experiences, and misconception. McCall was 44 when she began to experience hot flushes, depression and confusion - ...

Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill said that what families need now is justice.