Thousands of people gathered in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry on Saturday (13 Jun) to take part in anti-racism demonstrations following several days of unrest and anti-immigrant violence in Northern Ireland.
Protesters assembled outside Belfast City Hall carrying messages promoting inclusion and opposition to racism. Organisers and community representatives said the rallies aimed to show support for migrants and minority communities affected by recent incidents.
Key developments:
- Hadi Alodid, a Sudanese national, has been charged with the attempted murder of Stephen Ogilvie following a stabbing in Belfast.
- Anti-racism rallies were held in both Belfast and Derry/Londonderry.
- Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn condemned attacks targeting people based on their ethnicity and nationality.
- Local organisations have been assisting residents displaced by recent disorder.
Patrick Corrigan, Northern Ireland Director of Amnesty International UK, said the demonstrations reflected broad public opposition to racism and called for stronger political leadership to address recurring incidents of violence.
The events come amid wider debates over immigration across the UK and Ireland, where migration remains a significant political issue.
ℹ️ Al Jazeera
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