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Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt appeal over Disappeared | Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt appeal over Disappeared |
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Actors Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt are backing an appeal by the families of the disappeared for information that could lead to the recovery of the victims still not found. | Actors Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt are backing an appeal by the families of the disappeared for information that could lead to the recovery of the victims still not found. |
The term refers to 17 people murdered and secretly buried by republican paramilitaries during the Troubles. | The term refers to 17 people murdered and secretly buried by republican paramilitaries during the Troubles. |
Since searches began, the bodies of 10 of the Disappeared have been recovered. | Since searches began, the bodies of 10 of the Disappeared have been recovered. |
A further seven people have never been found. | A further seven people have never been found. |
They include west Belfast IRA man Joe Lynskey, Brendan McGraw from Twinbrook and SAS-trained officer Captain Robert Nairac. | They include west Belfast IRA man Joe Lynskey, Brendan McGraw from Twinbrook and SAS-trained officer Captain Robert Nairac. |
A day of reflection is being held to commemorate the Disappeared is due to take place on Friday 21 June, the longest day of the year. | A day of reflection is being held to commemorate the Disappeared is due to take place on Friday 21 June, the longest day of the year. |
The Commission for the Location of Victims Remains was set up after the 1998 Good Friday agreement to get confidential information that might lead to the location of the victims. | |
The statement was issued to coincide with the launch of a new book The Disappeared Of Northern Ireland's Troubles that collates the personal stories of 14 of the families. |