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UK sanctions N. Irish militant group New IRA and suspected terror facilitator
The UK froze assets and barred Kieran Gallagher from company directorships for suspected terrorist financing linked to the New IRA, reflecting ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.
- On Friday, the British government froze assets and placed financial sanctions on the New Irish Republican Army and Kieran James Gallagher, 48, Derry, listed by HM Treasury.
- Authorities designated the New Irish Republican Army for supporting terrorism, including recruitment, while Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby MP KC said this reflects commitment to the Good Friday Agreement.
- Officials say Gallagher is suspected of terrorist activity by providing financial services and facilitating terrorism, and he faces director disqualification sanctions barring roles in any UK company.
- HM Treasury barred dealings with funds linked to Gallagher or the New IRA without an HM Treasury licence, warning breach constitutes a criminal offence for persons required to comply with UK sanctions.
- The New Irish Republican Army traces back to a 2012 merger of the Real IRA, independent republicans, and Republican Action Against Drugs , with its last major incident a February 2023 gun attack on retired PSNI officer John Caldwell near Omagh.
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UK sanctions N. Irish militant group New IRA and suspected terror facilitator
The British government froze the assets of the Irish nationalist militant group, the New IRA, and Kieran Gallagher on Thursday, saying it had reasonable grounds to suspect that he was involved in terrorist activity.
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Government freezes assets of New IRA and Northern Ireland man
The Treasury has announced the freezing of assets associated with the New IRA and a Northern Ireland man.
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