
Martin McGuinness, Sinn Fein's leader at Stormont, is standing down from his role due to ill health
Martin McGuinness announced his retirement from frontline politics yesterday. It marks the end of a remarkable journey from guns to government.
Martin McGuinness announced his retirement from frontline politics yesterday. It marks the end of a remarkable journey from guns to government. Many cannot see past his former life as a terrorist and IRA commander. Others see him as Sinn Fein's chief negotiator who took bold steps to build peace. But how will he be remembered? Hate figure or hero? Paramilitary or peacemaker?
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Martin McGuinness: from paramilitary to peacemaker
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Martin McGuinness

Martin McGuinness: from paramilitary to peacemaker
Martin McGuinness announced his retirement from frontline politics yesterday. It marks the end of a remarkable journey from guns to government.
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