The families of ten people killed by British soldiers in west Belfast more than 40 years ago have been told there will be no independent investigation into their deaths.
Ten people - including a priest and a mother-of-eight - were shot dead when British army paratroopers opened fire in the Ballymurphy estate in August 1971, during the introduction of internment without trial.
Less than six months later, the same regiment would be involved in the killing of 14 people in Derry on Bloody Sunday.
The families of the victims have always said the shootings were indiscriminate, but the army claimed it fired in response to shots from republican paramilitaries.
The Ballymurphy families have been campaigning for a full international inquiry but have now been informed by Northern Ireland Secretary of State Owen Paterson that the British government will not be carrying one out.
The relatives say they are now seeking a meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron.
The Ballymurphy families have described the decison as "deeply disappointing", and say their campaign for justice will continue.
