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In March 1984 Adams survived an assassination attempt by members of the [[Ulster Freedom Fighters]], or UFF, a terrorist group dedicated to maintaining the link between Northern Ireland and the UK. The UFF members were arrested shortly after the shooting by undercover officers of the [[Royal Ulster Constabulary]], and Adams has claimed that the police were aware that the assassination attempt was planned and allowed it to happen.<ref>Maguire, K. (December 14, 2006). Adams wants 1984 shooting probe. ''BBC''.</ref>
In March 1984 Adams survived an assassination attempt by members of the [[Ulster Freedom Fighters]], or UFF, a terrorist group dedicated to maintaining the link between Northern Ireland and the UK. The UFF members were arrested shortly after the shooting by undercover officers of the [[Royal Ulster Constabulary]], and Adams has claimed that the police were aware that the assassination attempt was planned and allowed it to happen.<ref>Maguire, K. (December 14, 2006). Adams wants 1984 shooting probe. ''BBC''.</ref>
==Retirement==
In November 2017, Adams announced that he plans to stand down as leader of Sinn Féin in 2018 and that
he will not stand for election to the Irish parliament at the next election.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-42039618</ref>
== References ==
== References ==