07/01/2013
Dissidents Warn Irish In Armed Forces
Dissident Republicans have said that any Irish citizen serving in the British armed forces is a "legitimate target" for the Continuity IRA.
The statement came during an annual commemoration of IRA man Sean South in the cemetery in Limerick city on Sunday.
Gardai watched as the statement was made on behalf of Continuity IRA prisoners at Portlaoise jail.
The statement was read out by Michael Kiely, from Corbally, Limerick, in front of 60 people at Sean South’s graveside. The event was organised by Republican Sinn Féin.
The Irish Independent reported Mr Kiely as declaring: "We have seen from recent years that in this city of Limerick that Irishmen are considering a career in the British army – the same British army that holds six of our counties.
"Whether they are motivated by financial reasons or a sense of adventurism, we take this opportunity to say that the moment you don a British uniform, you become a legitimate target for the IRA.
"The lessons of Irish history teach us that as long as the British presence remains in Ireland, there will always be those who oppose it by whatever means necessary.
"The war is not over – it will only be over when every last British soldier is driven from our shores."
Gardai monitored the parade and speech throughout its duration.
(IT)
The statement came during an annual commemoration of IRA man Sean South in the cemetery in Limerick city on Sunday.
Gardai watched as the statement was made on behalf of Continuity IRA prisoners at Portlaoise jail.
The statement was read out by Michael Kiely, from Corbally, Limerick, in front of 60 people at Sean South’s graveside. The event was organised by Republican Sinn Féin.
The Irish Independent reported Mr Kiely as declaring: "We have seen from recent years that in this city of Limerick that Irishmen are considering a career in the British army – the same British army that holds six of our counties.
"Whether they are motivated by financial reasons or a sense of adventurism, we take this opportunity to say that the moment you don a British uniform, you become a legitimate target for the IRA.
"The lessons of Irish history teach us that as long as the British presence remains in Ireland, there will always be those who oppose it by whatever means necessary.
"The war is not over – it will only be over when every last British soldier is driven from our shores."
Gardai monitored the parade and speech throughout its duration.
(IT)
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