Prisoners to be freed tomorrow

The first paramilitary prisoner releases in Northern Ireland under the terms of the Belfast Agreement are expected tomorrow morning…

The first paramilitary prisoner releases in Northern Ireland under the terms of the Belfast Agreement are expected tomorrow morning. Six republican and loyalist prisoners are due to be released from the Maze tomorrow, according to prison sources.

About 400 paramilitary prisoners are expected to be released in the coming two years under the agreement.

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