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Secretary Hillary Clinton (second from the left) at the panel discussion following the screening of 'Lyra'

Kurtis ReidBelfast Telegraph

Bill and Hillary Clinton have attended a special screening of a documentary about the life of murdered journalist Lyra McKee.

The Clintons went along to the screening at Queens Film Theatre, which took place hours before its terrestrial debut on Channel 4 on Saturday.

Mrs Clinton also spoke on a panel about the film which included ex-Womens Coalition leader Monica McWilliams.

Lyra documents the life of the Belfast-born journalist who was killed when a bullet struck her in the head while observing disruption in the Creggan estate area in 2019. Police later blamed the New IRA for her murder.

The film includes voice recordings from Lyras own mobile, computer and dictaphone as well as video footage provided by her family.

Mr Clinton, who served as US President from 1993 to 2001, previously paid tribute to the journalist, tweeting he was heartbroken by her killing shortly after her death was announced.

"Heartbroken by the murder of Lyra McKee and the violence in Derry. The challenges in NI today are real--but we cannot let go of the last 21 years of hard-won peace and progress. This tragedy is a reminder of how much everyone has to lose if we do, he said in April 2019.

The Clintons arrived in Belfast on Friday ahead of a week of events marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Lyra McKee is one of 25 women set to be honoured by Mrs Clinton next week during a ceremony at Queens University.

She joins Mo Mowlam in receiving a posthumous award for their dedication to the peace process.

Others set to be awarded include Dame Arlene Foster, Mary McAleese, Eileen Bell, Bairbre de Brn and Baroness Eileen Paisley.

Lyra will be available to stream on Channel 4 after its television debut on Saturday.

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