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07/05/2009
Republican Duffy Will Not Contest Elections
The family of Massereene murder accused Colin Duffy has said he will not stand in the forthcoming European elections.
At an outdoor rally in his home town of Lurgan, Mr Duffy's daughter Caitriona said manpower and financial constraints had prompted their decision not to contest an MEP seat.
Around 200 people, and member of the media, gathered at the housing estate after local council officials refused permission to stage the event in a nearby community centre.
Mr Duffy, a prominent republican, is accused of the double murder of two soldiers (pictured here) at an Antrim army barracks in March.
The accused's brother Paul said a 'Justice for Colin Duffy' campaign is to be launched.
Campaign organisers will write to all of Northern Ireland's nationalist European election candidates calling for their support.
Relatives said if any candidate refused to endorse the campaign they could face a boycott from Duffy's supporters.
Paul Duffy said: "We advise our supporters not to vote for any candidates who refuse to fully endorse our family's position in relation to our key objectives."
(PR/BMcc)
At an outdoor rally in his home town of Lurgan, Mr Duffy's daughter Caitriona said manpower and financial constraints had prompted their decision not to contest an MEP seat.
Around 200 people, and member of the media, gathered at the housing estate after local council officials refused permission to stage the event in a nearby community centre.
Mr Duffy, a prominent republican, is accused of the double murder of two soldiers (pictured here) at an Antrim army barracks in March.
The accused's brother Paul said a 'Justice for Colin Duffy' campaign is to be launched.
Campaign organisers will write to all of Northern Ireland's nationalist European election candidates calling for their support.
Relatives said if any candidate refused to endorse the campaign they could face a boycott from Duffy's supporters.
Paul Duffy said: "We advise our supporters not to vote for any candidates who refuse to fully endorse our family's position in relation to our key objectives."
(PR/BMcc)
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