Sacred Union in Northern Ireland after the murder of Lyra McKee
(B2) Following the death of journalist Lyra McKee on the streets of Londonderry on Thursday night, representatives of Northern Ireland's main parties, from left-wing Sinn Fein nationalists to DUP Unionists to Conservatives and Greens , appealed for calm ahead of the Easter holiday, condemning the murder in the "strongest possible terms".
The " Lyra's murder is also an attack against the whole population, an attack against the peace and democratic process they write. " We are united in rejection of those responsible for this heinous crime. [...] We reiterate our support for the PSNI [Northern Ireland Police], who in performing their duties were also targeted in last night's attack. »
According to the police chief, Mark Hamilton" a single gunman fired shots in a residential area. Mrs. McKee was injured. She died of her injuries » A murder investigation has been opened, the head of the PSNI “ calling on anyone with information to call the police ».
ACC Mark Hamilton says a murder inquiry has been launched & appeals to anyone with information to call police. A single gunman fired shots in a residential area and as result Ms McKee was wounded. Tragically she died from her injuries. pic.twitter.com/Y2CSmkPfl2
– PSNI (@PoliceServiceNI) April 19th
NB: This event highlights how important the Good Friday agreements are (1). And that it is important not to weaken them. Brexit negotiators on the London side should be more aware of this.
(Nicolas Gros-Verheyde)
(1) The Good Friday Agreement, or Belfast Agreement, was signed on April 10, 1998 by then Prime Minister of England Tony Blair, Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland, Nationalists and Unionists to end 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland.
