CR Gas meeting

A newly-formed North Belfast support group has warned the battle is only just beginning in their quest for the truth.
Ceartais organisers were overwhelmed this week by the turnout at their first meeting set-up to uncover the truth about the deadly effects of the CR gas used on political prisoners in Long Kesh in 1974.
Delighted at the chance of a fresh platform in the 10-year campaign for truth and justice, ex-POW Joe Doherty said people at the meeting were stunned by what they heard.
Convinced of a link between the British Army use of CR and CS Gas in Long Kesh and the high rate of terminal illness among Republican prisoners since, Joe said the group was keen to get as many of the public on board as possible.
“We were delighted with the turnout at our first meeting so our campaign has obviously struck a chord,” he said.
“Some of the stories are so shocking that we have to step this whole campaign up a gear if we are ever going to get to the truth.
“There are so many strong feelings here and people want to get justice because we have been lied to for far too long.
“The battle plan is only just coming together and we will stop at nothing until we get truth and justice for all those affected and their families.”
For further information, contact Ceartais@hotmail.com