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The Troubles

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’24 hours of evil’: Kingsmill massacre survivor remembers events 50 years ago

’24 hours of evil’: Kingsmill massacre survivor remembers events 50 years ago

Ten Protestant men were killed by republicans at Kingsmills, Co Armagh, the day after six men from two Catholic families were murdered by loyalists.

Kingsmill massacre victims remembered on 50th anniversary

Kingsmill massacre victims remembered on 50th anniversary

An event is being held at the site where 10 Protestant workmen were killed on January 5 1976.

People still suffering PTSD decades after Troubles, study finds

People still suffering PTSD decades after Troubles, study finds

The study was led by researchers from Queen’s University Belfast.

New search taking place in Co Monaghan bog for IRA victim Columba McVeigh

New search taking place in Co Monaghan bog for IRA victim Columba McVeigh

Human remains discovered at site of previous search for Disappeared victim

Human remains discovered at site of previous search for Disappeared victim

Late disclosure of MI5 material to Operation Kenova ‘unacceptable’: PSNI chief

Late disclosure of MI5 material to Operation Kenova ‘unacceptable’: PSNI chief

Omagh inquiry seeking ‘clear written agreements’ with Irish Government

Omagh inquiry seeking ‘clear written agreements’ with Irish Government

Northern Ireland Secretary Benn to meet Tánaiste Micheál Martin

Northern Ireland Secretary Benn to meet Tánaiste Micheál Martin

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

It comes as officials in Dublin and London seek a ‘reset’ in relations

Chances of prosecutions from new legacy body ‘vanishingly small’

Chances of prosecutions from new legacy body ‘vanishingly small’

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Peter Sheridan insisted that the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) has not “stopped justice”.

International panel cites ‘big gaps’ in Troubles police probes

International panel cites ‘big gaps’ in Troubles police probes

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

The Norwegian Centre for Human Rights examined state actions during the conflict.