US EditionOpposing Sides Chant and Shout Outside Asylum Hotel in Perth
Stand Up To Racism responded to a far-right protest promoting anti-asylum seeker views, with political leaders urging the community to reject misinformation and uphold sanctuary values.
- About 150 protestors gathered outside a Perth hotel housing asylum seekers, chanting and holding "get them out" signs, while around 250 counter-protesters displayed banners saying "no to racism" and "refugees welcome".
- The protests, involving opposing groups separated by police, followed charges of sexual assault against an asylum seeker in Essex and were promoted on social media with slogans like "Protect Our Community".
- Perth Against Racism stated that the far-right groups' actions claimed to be about community concerns but were branded as such, while local authorities said there were no safety issues with accommodated asylum seekers.
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Anti-migrant protesters and counter-demonstrators gathered on Saturday morning near the Radisson Blu Hotel, which houses asylum seekers in the city of Perth, Scotland. ...
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Opposing sides chant and shout outside asylum hotel in Perth
Rival groups called Abolish Asylum System and Perth Against Racism held protests outside the Radisson Blu.
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