anti-immigrant violence
Coverage of anti-immigrant violence in the Nexus archive.
- Ghana-South Africa presidential meet halted over migrant tensions
A planned meeting between Ghana's President John Mahama and South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa was postponed due to anti-immigrant violence in South Africa. The two nations are experiencing diplomatic tensions over violent protests against foreigners in South Africa.
- Nigeria says 2 nationals were killed during anti-migrant violence in South Africa
Nigeria reports that two of its nationals were killed in South Africa following anti-immigrant protests targeting African workers. The violence occurred during demonstrations directed at foreign laborers in the country.
- Nigerian migrants returning from South Africa face the same economic issues they left behind
Nigerian migrants repatriated from South Africa due to anti-immigrant violence face similar economic challenges in Nigeria, including unemployment and power outages. Iniebong James, a repatriated car mechanic, reports struggles to find work and recalls bribing officials to operate in South Africa before his return.
- Belfast: Thousands denounce violence at anti-racism rally
Thousands in Belfast attended an anti-racism rally to denounce anti-immigrant violence linked to an alleged knife attack by a Sudanese refugee. Protesters condemned the violence, which occurred in response to the attack.
- Thousands attend anti-racism rallies following unrest in Belfast
Thousands attended anti-racism rallies in Northern Ireland following two nights of anti-immigrant violence in Belfast, which was provoked by a stabbing attack.
- Police blast water cannons at Belfast protesters as unrest flares again after stabbing
Police in Belfast used water cannons against protesters who set fires and threw objects during unrest linked to a stabbing incident. A Sudanese man, Hadi Alodid, was charged with attempted murder after allegedly blinding a man in the left eye with a knife, sparking anti-immigrant violence. The clashes left over two dozen people homeless and prompted increased police deployment.
- Police blast water cannons at protesters amid unrest over stabbing in Belfast
Protesters in Northern Ireland set small fires and hurled bricks and bottles at police during a second night of violence linked to a stabbing in Belfast. The unrest involved anti-immigrant violence, with police using water cannons to respond.
- Police blast water cannons at protesters amid unrest over stabbing in Belfast
Protesters in Northern Ireland set small fires and hurled bricks and bottles at police during a second night of violence over a stabbing in Belfast. The incident sparked anti-immigrant violence.
- News Wrap: Gates says he made 'grave error' meeting Epstein
Bill Gates admitted to a 'grave error in judgment' for meeting with Jeffrey Epstein before a congressional panel. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Cuba against acquiring weapons capable of targeting the U.S. or its military bases. Tensions persist in Northern Ireland following anti-immigrant violence linked to a stabbing attack.
- Arson, anti-immigrant violence explode across Belfast after stabbing
Arson and anti-immigrant violence erupted in Belfast following a knife attack that left a local man with severe injuries. A Sudanese man with refugee status, Hadi Alodid, was charged with attempted murder and other offenses, sparking protests and attacks targeting immigrants and minority families.
- Anti-immigrant terror takes Northern Ireland back to its ‘darkest chapters’
Anti-immigrant riots erupted in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with mobs targeting immigrant households and businesses, following a knife attack by a Sudanese asylum seeker. Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged legal action against rioters, while the accused attacker faced charges for the attack that injured a local man. Paramilitary groups, including the Ulster Defence Association and Ulster Volunteer Force, were linked to the violence.
- Belfast: Anti-immigrant violence erupts after knife attack
Anti-immigrant violence erupted in Belfast after a knife attack by a Sudanese refugee. Masked men set fire to homes, cars, and buses in the city.
- Appeals for calm in Northern Ireland after Sudanese man arrested over knife attack
A Sudanese man was arrested in Northern Ireland over a knife attack that left a man in his 40s seriously injured. Political leaders and law enforcement urged calm to prevent anti-immigrant violence, citing past incidents. Social media footage of the attack fueled public anger and calls for mass deportations.