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Concerns Rise in Belfast as List of Immigrant Addresses Circulates Amid Violence

11 Haziran 2026The Guardian

Recent violence in Belfast has raised significant alarm among minority ethnic communities, particularly as a list of addresses associated with immigrant housing has circulated on social media. This list reportedly targets houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) where many immigrants reside.
Residents like Joseph and Solomon, who fled Eritrea and now live in Belfast, express fear that they could be targeted due to their ethnicity and housing situation.
Belfast has a complex history of ethnic tensions, and recent events have brought underlying issues of racism to the forefront. The targeting of immigrant communities during times of unrest is not a new phenomenon, but the current situation underscores the precariousness of their safety and well-being in a city still…
The circulation of targeted addresses amidst rising violence highlights the deep-seated issues of racism and xenophobia in Northern Ireland. The fear expressed by residents reflects not only immediate concerns for their safety but also a broader societal problem that needs urgent attention.

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