First Minister says 'unimaginable grief and hurt and pain and suffering was inflicted'
Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said she is sorry for all lives lost during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Ms O’Neill said: “The injustices and the tragedies of the past have left a deep legacy of suffering and trauma right across our society.“We must never forget those who have died or been injured and their families. I am sorry for all the lives lost during the conflict without exception. Regrettably the path cannot be changed or cannot be undone.
“People’s lives from every section of the community were trespassed upon during the conflict by British state forces, republicans, loyalists, and unimaginable grief and hurt and pain and suffering was inflicted.
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