Politicians will hold a silent vigil at Stormont on Thursday for Natalie McNally, who was murdered in her home in Lurgan last month
A silent vigil is due to take place at Stormont for Lurgan murder victim Natalie McNally.
It was organised by Sinn Féin vice-president Michelle O'Neill in her memory and for all victims of gender-based violence.Ms O'Neill wrote to assembly members urging them to join the vigil and said the killing sent shock waves through the community.Sympathy and solidarity"Her death is the latest in the long and terrible number of murders inflicted on women and is a dark reflection of the misogyny that continues to permeate much of our society and culture.
"As political representatives, we have a duty to show our support, sympathy and solidarity for Natalie, for her family and for the many victims of gender-based violence," said Ms O'Neill.It comes after a childhood friend of Ms McNally posted a letter to Ms O'Neill and Democratic Unionist Party leader Sir Jeffery Donaldson on social media, criticising them for failing to publicly acknowledge the murder.
On Wednesday, Ms McNally's cousin said there was a great deal of fear among women while her killer remains at large.
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