Republican News · Thursday 2 August 2001

[An Phoblacht]

Sectarian campaign in Limavady

``This level of intimidation is increasing all the time and bringing fear and terror to ordinary nationalists who just want to live their lives in peace.'' Sinn Féin councillor Francie Brolly was speaking this week about the growing campaign of loyalist intimidation against nationalists in the County Derry town of Limavady, where there have been nightly sectarian attacks recently.

According to Brolly, the attacks have increased since a loyalist Website listing the names and workplaces of several local men came online. The Website actually identified one man one man and said he should be targeted with a pipe bomb.

Other messages from Limavady invite ``loyalist groups'' to ``bring your pipe bombs to Limavady''.

Said Brolly: ``This web site is just the latest example of the intimidation being directed at nationalists in Limavady.'' Bars in the town, as well as private homes, have been attacked by loyalist gangs hurling stones through the windows. Loyalist emblems and flags are being flown throughout the town, while a UFF plaque was erected in Drumachose Park.


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