Overview

• An inquest ruled that the 1992 SAS ambush in County Tyrone, which killed four IRA members, involved unjustified and unreasonable use of lethal force.
• The coroner, Mr. Justice Michael Humphreys, found that soldiers fired without warning and did not attempt to arrest the men, who posed no immediate threat.
• The soldiers' claims of acting in self-defense during a gun battle were deemed false, with evidence showing the IRA members were fleeing or incapacitated when shot.
• State agencies, including the Ministry of Defence, were criticized for perpetuating false narratives about the ambush and obstructing accountability.
• The findings come as debates intensify over the repeal of the Northern Ireland Troubles Act, which had granted conditional immunity to veterans involved in historical incidents.