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Sinn Féin Names First Nationalist to Northern Ireland’s Top Post

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Michelle O’Neill made history as First Minister of Northern Ireland, the first supporter of Irish unity to hold the position.

Amanda Yen
Amanda Yen 

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Michelle O'Neill makes her way to the Assembly chamber before being nominated as First Minister at Stormont on February 3, 2024 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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Amanda Yen

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