The government is to seek a full report on the shooting of two brothers, one of whom dies from his injuries, by the British Army at Cullyhanna in south Armagh. According to army sources, whose version of events is disputed by the family and nationalist politicians, the brothers were shot by British soldiers while straight driving through the checkpoint.

Report shows Culyhanna checkpoint where the incident took place.

Francis Caraher, brother of the victims Fergal and Michael Caraher, addressing a Sinn Féin news conference.

Interview with Francis Caraher who disputes the British Army version of the events, and says that the shooting occurred in the car park of a bar fifty yards from the checkpoint.

Liam Murphy, who corroborates this account.

Interview with Séamus Mallon, Member of Parliament (MP), who claims that the brothers were shot indiscriminately.

Scene of the incident.

Interview with Lord Belstead, Stormont Security Minister, on the investigation.

The reporter is Póilín Ní Chiaráin.

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