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Several hundred individuals gathered in Londonderry on Monday to take part in an Easter commemoration organized by dissident republicans. Among those involved were people dressed in combat uniforms, face coverings, and dark glasses, marching through Creggan towards the city cemetery. The procession was notably led by eighteen participants wearing paramilitary-style clothing, despite this being prohibited under a ruling from the Parades Commission.
The commemoration marked the 1916 Easter Rising and was arranged by Saoradh, a political party previously linked by police to the New IRA. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed that an investigation into the event is currently underway. In addition, reports emerged of a vehicle set on fire on Central Drive in Creggan, prompting authorities to advise the public to avoid the area and find alternate routes.
Throughout the parade, the Saoradh national committee announced it would be accompanied by a single flute band and around 500 participants and supporters. During the march, there was a brief pause allowing a man in paramilitary-style uniform to lay a wreath at the republican monument in Creggan. Upon reaching the cemetery, approximately a dozen masked youths were spotted carrying petrol bombs, raising further concerns.
The Parades Commission reiterated that no paramilitary-style attire or illegal flags were permitted for this year’s event. The PSNI observed several participants violating these rules, wearing uniforms believed to contravene the Terrorism Act 2000 as well as the Parades Commission’s determinations. Ch Supt Gillian Kearney emphasized the ongoing commitment of law enforcement: “The outcomes of our investigations from previous years illustrates that where offences occur, we will investigate.”
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