Thousands rally in Belfast to condemn anti-immigrant rioting that followed stabbing
Organisers said 23 people were arrested over the unrest as speakers urged calm and backed minority communities after days of racist violence.
- Around 5,000 people gathered outside Belfast City Hall on Saturday for the 'Together Against Hate' rally, organized by United Against Racism to oppose days of violent disorder across the city.
- Violent disorder erupted following Monday's knife attack on Stephen Ogilvie, which left him with serious injuries; rioting spread after viral footage circulated, with masked individuals burning homes and intimidating residents.
- Police have arrested 23 people over the disorder, 17 of whom have been charged to court. Hadi Alodid, 30, from Sudan, appeared Wednesday charged with attempted murder over the knife attack.
- North Belfast MP John Finucane told the Press Association there is 'no space' for the recent thuggery, while Sinn Féin Lord Mayor of Belfast Róis-Máire Donnelly said the city is 'stronger' because of its diversity.
- Speakers called on the Stormont executive to support affected communities, emphasizing that 'hate is the only threat to our streets.' Similar anti-immigration protests have fueled hard-right political discourse in recent years across Britain and Ireland.
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BELFAST. Invandrare i den nordirländska huvudstaden lever i skrack. Flera har fått sina hus förstörda i upploppen, många vågar fortfarande inte gå ut på gatorna. – Hur ska jag förklara att det är säkert för grannarnas barn, men inte för min son? undrar Sumayya.
Immigration is a highly explosive issue both in Britain and in Ireland. After the xenophobic riots of the past few days, thousands of people in Belfast are setting a signal against hatred and racism.
Belfast. Thousands of people gathered in Belfast yesterday to say that “hate is the only threat on the streets” and to denounce the anti-migrant riots that took place after a knife attack on a neighbor, Stephen Ogilvy, who lost an eye, for which a Sudanese was formally accused.
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