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British state accused of covering up role in Bloody Sunday killings

THE British government was accused of planning to cover up the truth about the 1972 Bloody Sunday killings and other atrocities in Northern Ireland at a memorial service in Derry yesterday.

Michael McKinney, whose brother William was one of the 13 peaceful protesters shot dead by British soldiers 50 years ago, slammed plans to introduce an amnesty for Troubles-related crimes.

“The British government intend to announce an end to all legacy investigations,” he told those gathered.

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