More than 120 groups take part in demonstration organised by the United Against Racism group
Protesters made their way to City Hall in Belfast, chanting, ‘When migrants’ rights are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back.’Protesters made their way to City Hall in Belfast, chanting, ‘When migrants’ rights are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back.’Saturday’s protest started at Writer’s Square, where a huge crowd assembled, many holding placards with anti-racism and pro-migrant messages.
“We bring skills and knowledge in a diverse range of areas, from medicine to engineering, to business and computers to art and culture. We have much to give and want to share with you all.”Raied al-Wazzan, vice-chairman of the Northern Ireland Council for Racial Equality and a Muslim who has lived in Belfast for more than four decades, told the crowd that he “feels proud” to have chosen the city to make his home.
“The seeds of Islamophobia and racist violence and destruction and thuggery are disgusting and not reflective of the Belfast we love and know.” People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll said: “15,000 people are here to say no to racism and the poison of fascism and that migrants are welcome. Refugees are not the enemy. This city is an anti-fascist city and the racists will not win.Raied Aal-Wazzan, vice-chairman of the Northern Ireland Council for Racial Equality, said: ‘Ethnic minorities are part of the fabric of Belfast'.’“Everywhere they attempt to spread their poison, we will be there to oppose them every step of the way.
“15,000 people today. What a number. I’m so proud as a Muslim and part of your community and as someone who has lived in Belfast for over five years. Four days ago when I was working, six guys wearing masks attacked me, and I was almost killed. Ch InspHutchinson said: “This is being treated as a racially motivated hate crime, and I want to send a strong message to those who carried this out, that this type of activity will not be tolerated and any reports of hate crime are taken very seriously.
Five people were arrested on Friday, bringing the total number of people arrested to 31. A 22-year-old man was arrested after Friday’s protests in Belfast accused of throwing a bottle at a police vehicle.
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