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SF website 'glorifying violence'

category international | anti-war / imperialism | news report author Wednesday July 23, 2003 15:36author by Rooster

THE SDLP today accused Sinn Fein of glorifying terrorist violence by selling pro-IRA merchandise on the Internet.
The new official website being launched today by Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams, calls on visitors to buy T-shirts with logos such as 'IRA Undefeated Army' and 'Sniper at Work'.

Former Assembly member Eugene McMenamin accused republicans of living in the past.

"It is depressing to see Sinn Fein using their official party website to sell merchandise glorifying some of the worst atrocities over the past 30 years.

"In the online shop you are asked to buy an 'IRA Undefeated Army' T-shirt. The text on the website explains that the T-shirt is a 'tribute to the Irish freedom fighters who continue their struggle against British imperialism'," he added.

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