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35th Anniversary of Lockerbie Bombing: Pursuit of Justice Continues

Newcastle University Records Experiences, Key Suspect to Face Trial, Biden Reaffirms Commitment to Justice

  • Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Lockerbie bombing, where Pan Am Flight 103 was blown up over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270 people.
  • Newcastle University has undertaken a research project to record the experiences of those who responded to the atrocity, amassing 26 hours of recordings over five years.
  • Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud, a key suspect in the bombing, is due to face trial on May 12, 2025. He is suspected of making the bomb that exploded on board Pan Am Flight 103.
  • President Joe Biden has released a statement reaffirming the United States' commitment to bringing the terrorists responsible for the attack to justice.
  • Some family members of the victims believe that after Mas'ud's trial, the Lockerbie file should be closed and any further information about the bombing should be revealed.
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