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28/07/2006
UDA announce new leadership
The Ulster Defence Association has appointed a new leadership in north Belfast, it has emerged.
It has been reported that the UDA's 'Inner Council' has claimed it has replaced the existing leadership in the north Belfast area, however this has been denied by the north Belfast brigade leaders.
The announcement comes five weeks after the 'Inner Council' expelled Andre and Ihab Shoukri in what they said was an attempt to clean up the image of the paramilitary organisation.
At present, both Shoukri brothers are currently in prison.
Andre Shoukri faces blackmail, intimidation and money laundering charges, while Ihab Shoukri is charged with UDA membership.
Both deny the charges.
(EF/SP)
It has been reported that the UDA's 'Inner Council' has claimed it has replaced the existing leadership in the north Belfast area, however this has been denied by the north Belfast brigade leaders.
The announcement comes five weeks after the 'Inner Council' expelled Andre and Ihab Shoukri in what they said was an attempt to clean up the image of the paramilitary organisation.
At present, both Shoukri brothers are currently in prison.
Andre Shoukri faces blackmail, intimidation and money laundering charges, while Ihab Shoukri is charged with UDA membership.
Both deny the charges.
(EF/SP)
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Leading loyalist refused bail
North Belfast loyalist, Ihab Shoukri, has been refused bail at Belfast High Court, after a judge said that he had received adequate evidence to prove that he was a leading member of the Ulster Defence Association. Ihab Shoukri, 32, was arrested last week in connection with a police investigation into serious crime.
Leading loyalist refused bail
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Shoukri's expulsion rejected by UDA brigade
The UDA in north Belfast has rejected the instruction to expel the Shoukri brothers from the organisation. The 'North Belfast Brigade' of the UDA today said that it rejected the decision of the UDA`s inner council to expel Ihab and Andre Shoukri, and a third man. The Brigade said that they had "consulted widely with its membership.
Shoukri's expulsion rejected by UDA brigade
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15 January 2003
UDA leader freed on bail
A leading loyalist has been freed on bail at the High Court in Belfast today. Andre Shoukri, 25, from Sunningdale Gardens in north Belfast, was granted bail of £6,000 and released on the stipulation that he not associate with members of illegal organisations, and observes a curfew and stays clear of north Belfast.
UDA leader freed on bail
A leading loyalist has been freed on bail at the High Court in Belfast today. Andre Shoukri, 25, from Sunningdale Gardens in north Belfast, was granted bail of £6,000 and released on the stipulation that he not associate with members of illegal organisations, and observes a curfew and stays clear of north Belfast.
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