Nine men serving life sentences for paramilitary activities have been freed from the Maze and Maghaberry prisons. Seven were loyalists and two republicans. A total of 86 prisoners have been released in the past month. Up to 200 are expected to be out by Christmas.
Nine prisoners go free
Nine men serving life sentences for paramilitary activities have been freed from the Maze and Maghaberry prisons
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