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Disappeared families at US event | Disappeared families at US event |
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The US Consul General in Belfast, Dean Pittman, has hosted a reception for the families of the Disappeared - people murdered and buried in unmarked graves. | The US Consul General in Belfast, Dean Pittman, has hosted a reception for the families of the Disappeared - people murdered and buried in unmarked graves. |
Nine people - mainly victims of the IRA - are still missing. | Nine people - mainly victims of the IRA - are still missing. |
At the gathering, the group released doves representing each of the Disappeared. | At the gathering, the group released doves representing each of the Disappeared. |
A new US freephone number was also launched to encourage people with information about the location of the remaining Disappeared to come forward. | A new US freephone number was also launched to encourage people with information about the location of the remaining Disappeared to come forward. |
Mr Pittman said some people now living in the United States may have information about the remains. | |