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[Published: Tuesday August 25 2009]

Call for Libya to pay IRA victims

Tripoli, 25 Aug-(ANA)-Relatives of IRA terrorist victims have renewed their calls for compensation from Libya following the release of the Lockerbie bomber.

During the Troubles, Libya supplied guns and explosives to the IRA, and the families want the country to face up to its responsibilities.

They are calling on the Libyan leader to demonstrate the same compassion shown to Abdelbaset Ali Al Megrahi.

The terminally-ill bomber was released from a Scottish prison last week.

Families of victims killed by Libyan weapons believe their hand has been strengthened by Megrahi's release, which has caused a political and diplomatic row on both sides of the Atlantic.

He was freed by the Scottish government on compassionate grounds and returned home to Libya, where he was given a hero's welcome. (ANA)

FA/ANA/25 August 2009---


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