A list of addresses for immigrant homes circulated online in Belfast, causing fear and violence. This has led many minority ethnic families to consider leaving the city for safety.
An online list of addresses, believed to be homes of immigrants, has caused great fear and violence in Belfast. Many families from minority ethnic communities are now worried about their safety.
People like Joseph and Solomon, refugees from Eritrea, feel unsafe and are planning to leave. A local mother shared how her children cried after seeing their home on the list.
Beyond the list, recent violence has seen businesses burned and homes attacked. Mohammed, a Syrian refugee, saw his supermarket destroyed, and his children are now afraid to go to school.
Community members are quietly supporting their neighbors during this difficult time. This week's events highlight a growing concern about racism in Northern Ireland.
Leaders from groups like the Belfast Islamic Centre and the 174 Trust note that racist incidents are at a record high. They explain that the region is still learning to be a multi-ethnic society.
