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Thousands protest anti-immigrant riots in Belfast

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Posted Jun 13, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-13-1500
Thousands protest anti-immigrant riots in Belfast

Thousands gathered in central Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Saturday, June 13, to protest against recent anti-immigrant riots. The unrest followed a knife attack for which a 30-year-old Sudanese man was charged.

Thousands of individuals convened in central Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Saturday, June 13, to demonstrate against recent anti-immigrant riots that occurred in the city. The unrest, which began on Tuesday evening, was reportedly sparked by the circulation of a video depicting an assault. Following this incident, Hadi Alodid, a 30-year-old Sudanese man, was charged with attempted murder on Wednesday in connection with a knife attack and appeared before a judge. Participants in the Saturday protest sought to denounce the anti-immigrant violence and express solidarity with those affected by the disturbances. Sources: Le Monde

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