Thousands Attend Belfast Anti-Racism Rally After Two Days of Unrest
Thousands of people gathered in Belfast for an anti-racism rally following two days of unrest. The unrest began after a video of a stabbing circulated widely on social media.
bbc.co.ukThousands of people attended an anti-racism rally in Belfast after two days of unrest that followed the circulation of a stabbing video on social media. The rally took place in the Northern Irish city on the same day the unrest occurred. Organizers described the gathering as a response to the violence and the online spread of the footage.
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Background on the Unrest The unrest began after a video showing a stabbing incident was posted and shared across multiple platforms. Local authorities reported incidents of disorder over the following two days. Police responded to the disturbances while community groups called for calm. No specific casualty figures were released in connection with the unrest.
Participants at the rally carried signs opposing racism and gathered in central Belfast. The event remained peaceful according to reports from the scene. Further rallies or official statements have not yet been announced.
