Racist violence sparks displacement as Belfast riots flare up

Across Northern Ireland, nights of unrest centered in north Belfast left homes torched and families from ethnic minority communities fleeing amid fears of targeted violence, with some protests turning violent while others stayed peaceful. A knife attack footage tied to the unrest fueled the disorder; residents, including refugees and long-time residents, reported fear, harassment, and disruption to schools and healthcare, as authorities and emergency services urged caution and safety.