Ben Winks is an independent advocate specialising in constitutional and international law, and a visiting researcher at the University of Johannesburg.
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We watched him being pummelled with batons by half a dozen armoured policemen and shot in the chest from less than 2m away with a shotgun round of rubber pellets. We then watched him bleed, stumble, collapse and take his last breath. He left behind a wife, two children and a community clamouring for answers and accountability.
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Aine McCabe replaces Emma Groves on the council 17 December, 2020 18:41
SINN Féin member Aine McCabe has been co-opted to Belfast City Council as a councillor for the Andersonstown area.
Ms McCabe replaces Emma Groves who stood down in November. I look forward to serving the people of Andersonstown and working alongside my party colleagues and constituents to make their voices heard, Ms McCabe said. I will stand up for local young people to create opportunities to help them reach their potential. I am passionate about promoting the Irish language and have met with community groups and activists in the area.