anti-immigration protests
Coverage of anti-immigration protests in the Nexus archive.
- Thousands of police deployed across South Africa as deadly anti-immigration protests spread to multiple cities
Thousands of police were deployed across South Africa to address large-scale anti-immigration protests that turned violent, resulting in at least four deaths and widespread looting. The protests, linked to a June 30 deadline for removing illegal migrants, involved clashes in multiple cities and were led in part by the 'March and March' group.
- Oxfordshire council seeks injunction over flags tied to lamp-posts across county
Oxfordshire county council is seeking an injunction against the Raise the Colours campaign group for tying England flags to lamp-posts across the county. The campaign, linked to anti-immigration protests, has cost the council £15,000 in removal expenses since August last year.
- First group of Nigerians returns home after anti-immigration protests in South Africa
The first group of 262 Nigerians returned to Lagos from South Africa following violent anti-immigration protests that led to attacks on foreigners. Nigeria's government ordered the repatriation to protect citizens amid xenophobic tensions, with over 1,000 Nigerians registered for voluntary return. Ghana and Liberia have also taken similar steps to safeguard their nationals in South Africa.
- First group of Nigerians returns home after anti-immigration protests in South Africa
The first group of Nigerians has returned to Nigeria from South Africa following government-ordered repatriation due to violent anti-immigration protests in the country.
- Northern Ireland secretary condemns ‘racist thuggery’ after further violence
The Northern Ireland secretary Hilary Benn condemned 'racist thuggery' in Belfast after a second night of violent anti-immigration protests, resulting in 16 arrests and 12 injured police officers. The violence followed a serious knife attack, with people targeted based on their skin color and origin.
- Police use water cannon against rioters in Northern Ireland
Police in Northern Ireland used water cannon to disperse a crowd of 300 rioters who burned a truck and targeted a hotel hosting migrants. The protests, part of anti-immigration demonstrations, occurred near the Sandyknowes roundabout in Newtownabbey.
- ‘Getting the foreigners out’: masked protesters set Belfast, Northern Ireland ablaze
Masked protesters in Belfast, Northern Ireland, engaged in violent anti-immigration demonstrations by smashing windows, setting fires, and displacing residents. The unrest followed a reported beheading attempt and involved thick black smoke filling the air as emergency responders intervened.
- Violent anti-immigration protests erupt in Belfast after stabbing attack
Violent anti-immigration protests erupted in Belfast, Northern Ireland, following a stabbing attack where a man from Sudan used a kitchen knife to attack another individual. Protesters responded by setting homes and vehicles on fire and blocking roads.
- Violent anti-immigration protests erupt in Belfast after stabbing attack
Violent anti-immigration protests erupted in Belfast, Northern Ireland, following a stabbing attack. A man from Sudan reportedly attacked another individual with a kitchen knife, prompting protesters to set homes and vehicles on fire and block roads.
- Photos show the aftermath of anti-immigration protests in Northern Ireland
Photos depict the aftermath of anti-immigration protests in Northern Ireland. The protests highlight tensions related to immigration policies in the region.
- Violent anti-immigration protests erupt in Belfast after stabbing attack
Violent anti-immigration protests erupted in Belfast following a stabbing attack, with masked protesters setting a bus, vehicles, and homes on fire. A politician described the events as 'a race-based pogrom.'
- Anti-immigration protests break out in Belfast after knife attack
Anti-immigration protests occurred in Belfast following a knife attack. Northern Ireland's political leaders urged calm in response to the incident.
- U.K. leaders call for calm as protests break out after Belfast street stabbing
U.K. leaders urged calm after anti-immigration protests erupted in Belfast following the arrest of a Sudanese man accused of attempting to kill a man in a street stabbing. The incident led to public unrest, prompting calls for peace from officials.
- U.K. leaders call for calm as protests break out after Belfast street stabbing
U.K. leaders called for calm after a Sudanese man was arrested for allegedly attempting to kill a man in a Belfast stabbing, which triggered anti-immigration protests. The incident occurred on a Belfast street and led to public unrest.
- UK leaders call for calm as protests break out after Belfast street stabbing
UK leaders have urged calm following anti-immigration protests in Belfast triggered by the arrest of a Sudanese man accused of a stabbing. The incident led to public demonstrations and calls for stability.
- Protestors torch cars and homes as Belfast burns over migrant’s gruesome knife attack
Anti-immigration protests in Belfast turned violent as riots broke out following a knife attack by a Sudanese migrant. Protestors set cars, homes, and buses on fire, with masked individuals causing widespread destruction.
- Northern Ireland: Police urge calm after 'sickening' Belfast stabbing
Belfast police urged calm following a violent knife attack recorded on a videophone, which sparked calls for anti-immigration protests. This incident occurred after a week of migration-related riots in Northern Ireland last June.
- Appeals for calm after ‘sickening’ Belfast stabbing spurs protest calls
A Sudanese suspect in his 30s is accused of a stabbing in Belfast, Northern Ireland, captured in a graphic video that sparked calls for anti-immigration protests. Police emphasized no evidence of terrorism and urged calm, while local leaders condemned the violence and warned against sharing the footage.
- Stabbing attack in Belfast sparks calls for anti-immigration protests
A stabbing attack in Belfast has prompted calls for anti-immigration protests. Police are urging calm amid the release of a graphic video of the incident.
- Ghana welcomes first group fleeing South African anti-immigration protests
Ghana has repatriated its first group of citizens following anti-immigration protests in South Africa. The move comes after weeks of demonstrations targeting foreign nationals in the country.
- South Africa: 300 Ghanaians leave amid xenophobic tensions
Hundreds of Ghanaians are departing South Africa on special repatriation flights as xenophobic tensions and anti-immigrant violence escalate in the country. The situation has led to increased protests and targeted attacks against foreign nationals, prompting the mass exodus.