France 24 • June 14, 2026 09:10

Thousands rally in Belfast to condemn anti-immigrant rioting that followed stabbing

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Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Belfast on Saturday to denounce anti-immigrant rioters who set fire to homes and cars earlier in the week after a brutal stabbing blamed on an asylum seeker.

Story Timeline

Tue 07:55 - BBC Headlines

Man taken to hospital with serious injuries after Belfast stabbing

Tue 14:51 - Sky News (UK)

Belfast knife attack: Here's what we know so far

Wed 02:13 - Al Jazeera English

Belfast plunged into chaos as vehicles set ablaze following stabbing attack

Wed 23:02 - BBC Headlines

Water cannon fired in latest disorder after Belfast knife attack

Thu 07:21 - Euronews

Police fire water cannon at demonstrators as Belfast anti-immigration protests continue

Thu 12:00 - UN News Global

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Thu 12:00 - UN News All

World News in Brief: Turk condemns Northern Ireland riots, jobs at risk over animal disease spread, heatwaves spark public health crisis in Europe

Thu 20:02 - DW

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Thu 20:02 - DW All

Racist riots break out across United Kingdom

Thu 20:02 - DW Top

Racist riots break out across United Kingdom

Thu 20:02 - DW World

Racist riots break out across United Kingdom

Thu 20:59 - France 24

Belfast knife attack: False images, misinformation fuel anti-immigration riots

Fri 10:43 - Al Jazeera English

Riots, violence, hate: Anti-immigrant unrest spells danger in Belfast

Fri 12:40 - NYT Europe

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Sat 10:29 - France 24

Belfast anti-immigrant riots show long legacy of sectarian violence

Sat 15:34 - Al Jazeera English

Thousands attend anti-racism rallies following unrest in Belfast

Sat 16:10 - Sky News (UK)

Thousands attend anti-racism rally in Belfast

Sat 16:25 - France 24

Thousands turn out for anti-racism rally after Belfast unrest

Sat 19:47 - Sky News (UK)

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Sat 21:59 - DW All

Belfast: Thousands denounce violence at anti-racism rally

Sat 21:59 - DW Top

Belfast: Thousands denounce violence at anti-racism rally

Sun 01:47 - DW All

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Sun 01:47 - DW Top

Italy: Thousands attend anti- and pro-migration rallies in Rome

Sun 09:10 - France 24

Thousands rally in Belfast to condemn anti-immigrant rioting that followed stabbing

Different Perspectives

Al Jazeera English

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15:34

Thousands attend anti-racism rallies following unrest in Belfast

The rallies in Northern Ireland follow two nights of anti-immigrant violence provoked by a stabbing attack.

10:43

Riots, violence, hate: Anti-immigrant unrest spells danger in Belfast

Crowds exploiting a knife attack are inflicting terror on Northern Ireland's ethnic minority communities.

02:13

Belfast plunged into chaos as vehicles set ablaze following stabbing attack

Al Jazeera's Milena Veselinovic reports from Belfast, where protests have escalated into violent riots.

BBC Headlines

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23:02

Water cannon fired in latest disorder after Belfast knife attack

Riot police came under sustained attack from a group throwing bricks, bottles and pieces of wood at a major roundabout to the north-west of Belfast.

07:55

Man taken to hospital with serious injuries after Belfast stabbing

Police attended an incident Kinnaird Avenue following a report made shortly after 22:30 GMT on Monday 8 June.

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20:02

Racist riots break out across United Kingdom

A video of a knife attack sparked racist riots across the Northern Irish capital Belfast on Monday, with violence has now spreading across the United Kingdom. Keir Starmer says there …

DW All

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01:47

Italy: Thousands attend anti- and pro-migration rallies in Rome

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in the Italian capital for rival protests. The rallies took place after a proposed bill seeking measures against migrants secured enough support to be …

21:59

Belfast: Thousands denounce violence at anti-racism rally

Protesters condemned the scenes of anti-immigrant violence seen earlier in the week, which were in response to an alleged knife attack by a Sudanese refugee.

20:02

Racist riots break out across United Kingdom

A video of a knife attack sparked racist riots across the Northern Irish capital Belfast on Monday, with violence has now spreading across the United Kingdom. Keir Starmer says there …

DW Top

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01:47

Italy: Thousands attend anti- and pro-migration rallies in Rome

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in the Italian capital for rival protests. The rallies took place after a proposed bill seeking measures against migrants secured enough support to be …

21:59

Belfast: Thousands denounce violence at anti-racism rally

Protesters condemned the scenes of anti-immigrant violence seen earlier in the week, which were in response to an alleged knife attack by a Sudanese refugee.

20:02

Racist riots break out across United Kingdom

A video of a knife attack sparked racist riots across the Northern Irish capital Belfast on Monday, with violence has now spreading across the United Kingdom. Keir Starmer says there …

DW World

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20:02

Racist riots break out across United Kingdom

A video of a knife attack sparked racist riots across the Northern Irish capital Belfast on Monday, with violence has now spreading across the United Kingdom. Keir Starmer says there …

Euronews

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07:21

Police fire water cannon at demonstrators as Belfast anti-immigration protests continue

Stephen Ogilvie, the victim of the knife attack in Belfast, sustained severe injuries to his eyes as well as slashes to his face and back and remains in hospital.

France 24

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16:25

Thousands turn out for anti-racism rally after Belfast unrest

Thousands of people on Saturday gathered for an anti-racism rally in the Northern Irish city of Belfast after unrest sparked by a horrific stabbing. France 24's Hervé Amoric tells us …

10:29

Belfast anti-immigrant riots show long legacy of sectarian violence

Anti-immigrant riots that broke out this week in Belfast, Northern Ireland, are part of a long history of conflict and sectarian divisions in a city marked by three decades of …

20:59

Belfast knife attack: False images, misinformation fuel anti-immigration riots

Police in Northern Ireland Thursday prepared for further disorder, as anti-immigration riots may enter its third night. The unrest erupted after a brutal street stabbing Monday involving Sudanese national Hadi …

NYT Europe

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12:40

Anti-Immigrant Riots after Belfast Stabbing Leave City on Edge

In two nights of violence in Northern Ireland after a brutal stabbing, people were targeted because of their skin color, the authorities said.

Sky News (UK)

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19:47

Rival protesters clash at anti-racism rally in Glasgow

Rival protesters have clashed in Glasgow after thousands gathered in the city centre for an anti-racism rally.

16:10

Thousands attend anti-racism rally in Belfast

Around 3,000 people have attended an anti-racism rally in Belfast after days of unrest following a knife attack earlier this week.

14:51

Belfast knife attack: Here's what we know so far

A man has been left with significant injuries to his eyes while his alleged attacker has been charged over the stabbing in Belfast.

UN News All

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12:00

World News in Brief: Turk condemns Northern Ireland riots, jobs at risk over animal disease spread, heatwaves spark public health crisis in Europe

Violence spread across Belfast following a shocking knife attack allegedly carried out by a Sudanese asylum seeker on Monday, triggering a wave of anti-immigration unrest. The victim suffered significant injuries …

UN News Global

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