A rally will be held in Derry city centre this afternoon in support of a campaign calling for the release of a Derry republican currently in custody in Maghaberry Prison.
Tony Taylor (pictured), a prominent member of the Republican Network for Unity group in the city, was returned to prison in March after his early release licence was suspended by the then British Secretary of State Theresa Villiers.
The 48-year-old was sentenced to 18 years in jail in 1994 after being injured in a premature explosion in Derry.
He was released under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement.
In 2011 he was jailed for three years for possession of a rifle.
The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) has said his licence was revoked by the Parole Commission because of the risk he posed to the public.
However, there has been strong opposition to his continued detention.
Deputy First Minister, Foyle Sinn Fein MLA Martin McGuinness ae among thosew ho have called for his immediate release.
Independent Councillor Gary Donnelly has called for support for today's rally which will take place in Guildhall Square at 3.00pm.
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He said: “The decision to jail Tony has been taken by the British secretary of state, Teresa Villiers, based on unaccountable intelligence provided by MI5.”
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