Soldiers used excessive force in 1971 Ballymurphy killings, finds inquest into the deaths

One additional death and 89 new infections detected in last 24 hours

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Subscribe              May 11, 2021           Good afternoon Today's news is dominated by the verdict from the inquest into the Ballymurphy killings in 1971. The coroner, Mrs Justice Keegan, issued her findings into the highly controversial killings, which happened after violence erupted on August 9 when soldiers moved into republican strongholds to arrest IRA suspects. She said that "all of the deceased were entirely innocent of wrongdoing on the day in question". You can follow our extensive coverage of the verdict both online and in tomorrow's print edition of the News Letter.  In Coronavirus news, the Department of Health recorded one additional Covid-19 related death and 89 new infections in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours. It takes the coronavirus death toll since the beginning of the pandemic to 2,148. Nearly half-a-million people in Northern Ireland, more than a third of the entire adult population, has now had two coronavirus vaccine doses. Health Minister Robin Swann said the vaccination programme has "already saved many lives". You can follow our Coronavirus Live Blog for all the latest Covid-19 news. Have a good evening Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor By taking out a subscription to the News Letter you can help us to continue to provide trusted fact checked journalism investigating the issues that matter to people in Northern Ireland. A Digital+ package starts from only £1 month and gives you unlimited access to the website, you'll see 70% fewer ads, you'll get full access to our online puzzles section and access to the newspaper edition app on mobile, desktop and tablet You can see all the options here.            One additional death and 89 new infections detected in last 24 hours           The Department of Health (DoH) recorded one additional Covid-19 related death and 89 new infections in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours.                 LIVE UPDATES: Still no change in NI but Nicola Sturgeon confirms end to social distancing in Scotland on May 17   People living in England and Scotland but not Northern Ireland will be permitted to hug their loved ones from Monday May 17, 2021.           More than third of NI adults have had both doses of Covid vaccine   Nearly half-a-million people in Northern Ireland, more than a third of the entire adult population, has now had two coronavirus vaccine doses.           Boris Johnson confirms social distancing will end on May 17 but it will remain in Northern Ireland   Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced social distancing for friends and families will end in England on May 17 but it will remain in place in Northern Ireland.           Diane Dodds launches post-Covid strategy for Northern Ireland economy   Economy Minister Diane Dodds has launched an ambitious new economic vision which she says will lead to better jobs, wages and quality of life for people in Northern Ireland.           Soldiers used excessive force in 1971 Ballymurphy killings, finds inquest into the deaths   The army did not properly discharge its obligation to protect life in August 1971 when 10 people were killed in Ballymurphy, a major inquest into the killings has found.           Reaction after inquest into highly controversial 1971 Ballymurphy killings   Reaction is seeping in after the inquest findings were returned by coroner, Mrs Justice Keegan, into the highly controversial killings, which happened in Ballymurphy on August 9 1971.                 View more news

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