03:28 EDT, 3 January 2021
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Former Real IRA leader Michael McKevitt, who plotted the 1998 Omagh bombing, has died from cancer aged 71.
He was one of four men found liable for the horrific attack which killed 29 victims and marked the single deadliest atrocity during the Troubles.
McKevitt was released from prison in 2016 after serving a 20-year sentence for directing terrorism and membership of an illegal organisation.
The Irish paramilitary leader was diagnosed with terminal cancer a number of years ago, and today the Republican Network for Unity said it was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend and comrade.