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Sinn Féin hold Gaza solidarity event at Stormont

Published: 13 January, 2009

Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MLAs, Mickey Brady, Cathal Boylan and Conor Murphy MP joined the Sinn Féin Assembly Team at a solidarity event for the people of Gaza on the steps of Stormont on Monday.

Speaking after the event, Sinn Féin MP and MLA Conor Murphy said,

"Today's event was a small symbol of our solidarity with the besieged people in Gaza. As we return to the Assembly today, it is of vital importance that the calls for a ceasefire and for inclusive negotiations are echoed here at Stormont."

"Sinn Féin has submitted a no day named motion on the issue of Gaza and we will continue to highlight the terrible events taking place there, as well as continuing to call for an end to the war and peace for all those people suffering at present."

Mr. Murphy also welcomed the cross party support at the event as 5 SDLP MLAs were also in attendance.