Monday, March 31, 2003

The Horse's Head Anthony McIntyre After the death of IRA volunteer Keith Rodgers in South Armagh two weeks ago his leadership issued a statement. In it the claim was made that the dead volunteer had been 'shot dead by an armed criminal . . . He was unarmed at the time of his death. He was not on active service... Keith died while defending his community against armed criminals.' [The Blanket: The Horse's Head] Comments: Google It! 7:29:51 AM

British Army harass Clones Council Chair Councillor Pat Treanor, Cathaoirleach of Clones Town Council, was stopped and detained by British military personnel on Monday evening last at approximately 8.15pm in what Sinn Féin has called a deliberate attempt by the British Army to frustrate the work of an elected representative. The councillor was driving back from a meeting in Cavan and was a mile from Clones at the time of the incident. [AP/RN: British Army harass Clones Council Chair] Comments: Google It! 7:27:45 AM

Community in fear following fatal air accidents Increased British Army military activity in the Jonesboro area of South Armagh has fuelled fear and tension within the community because of fatal air accidents involving helicopters in Iraq. [AP/RN: Community in fear following fatal air accidents] Comments: Google It! 7:24:32 AM

British soldiers confronted in South Armagh Sinn Féin demilitarisation campaigners are pictured confronting British soldiers on patrol in south Armagh last Sunday. Sinn Féin Councillor Packie McDonald, says the British Army were seen digging in around the Slieve Gullion Courtyard in south Armagh last weekend. On Sunday, helicopters landed large numbers of troops into the area. Members of the local Sinn Féin Demilitarisation Committee then confronted British soldiers on patrol. [AP/RN: British soldiers confronted in South Armagh] Comments: Google It! 7:21:38 AM

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