O'Neill urges public inquiry into Sean Brown murder after court ruling

Michelle O'Neill, Northern Ireland's First Minister, has formally requested British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to initiate a public inquiry into the 1997 murder of GAA official Sean Brown, following a court ruling that deemed the government's refusal for such an inquiry unlawful. Brown was abducted and murdered by loyalist paramilitaries, and intelligence has suggested state agents were involved in his death. O'Neill emphasized the need for truth and justice for Brown's family, who have endured nearly 28 years of delays. She urged the government to act promptly on the court's judgment, stating that further inaction would only exacerbate the family's grief. The UK Government has acknowledged the court's decision and is expected to reconsider its stance on the inquiry. O'Neill's appeal echoes the sentiments expressed by Brown's widow, Bridie Brown, who called for accountability in the case.