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Senior IRA leader dies of cancer Senior IRA leader dies of cancer
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A former leading member of the IRA has died. Brian Keenan, 66, a former leading member of the IRA has died.
Brian Keenan, 66, who was originally from Swatragh but who lived in west Belfast, had been suffering from cancer for some time. Mr Keenan, a father of six, from west Belfast, had been suffering from cancer for some time.
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams said his strong endorsement of the party's strategy was crucial in securing IRA support for the peace process.Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams said his strong endorsement of the party's strategy was crucial in securing IRA support for the peace process.
Keenan was jailed for 18 years in 1980 for conspiring to cause explosions in Britain in the 1970s. He was jailed for 18 years in 1980 for conspiring to cause explosions in Britain in the 70s. More recently he was involved in decommissioning talks.
He took part in weapons talks with Canadian General John de Chastelain, head of the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning.