Overview
- A large, organised march led by Unite Against Racism drew thousands to Belfast to show public opposition to recent anti‑immigrant violence.
- The protests followed several nights of clashes in which police used water cannon against stone‑throwing mobs and vehicles and houses were set on fire.
- Officials reported people were stopped and questioned about their nationality and that some were driven from their homes because of their skin colour.
- Local groups and councillors said charities and community organisations have been finding emergency housing and support for those too frightened to go back.
- Coverage and accounts link the unrest to a viral video blaming a Sudanese migrant and to social‑media posts and calls by right‑wing activists that helped amplify tensions within wider immigration debates.