The former leader of Sinn Féin's home bombarded with fireworks

On the night of Friday to Saturday, the home of Gerry Adams, former leader of the Irish nationalist party Sinn Féin, was bombed with explosives. Almost simultaneously, the home of another prominent member of the party was also bombarded with fireworks. No one was injured, but the Adams car was damaged.

Nobody was arrested in connection with the incidents. According to the British police, remains of "large artificial, industrial or commercial vehicles" were found in two places. According to the police, the explosives could have caused "serious injuries and injuries".

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According to a spokesman for Sinn Féin, Adams grandchildren played the house walk shortly before the day. ;incident. At the BBC, the politician called on the writers to "show the courage" to meet him and explain their actions.

Role in the peace process

These are the last restless days in Londonderry, where Adams lives. In an illegal parade of the Adams party, rioters threw Molotov cocktails at police officers, six protesters were arrested.

Earlier this year, Adams took the lead of Sinn Féin. He campaigned fervently for republicanism and a united Ireland. He also played a crucial role in the peace process that culminated in the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. This put an end to the violence in Ireland that claimed more than three thousand lives.