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Anti-immigrant protests swept across South Africa as activists pressed migrants to leave by an unofficial deadline, with migrants rushing to depart and some facing vigilante violence; President Ramaphosa condemned the violence and officials warned against scapegoating migrants amid broader concerns about unemployment and inequality rooted in apartheid.
Police are deployed across South Africa as anti-immigrant protests pressure undocumented foreigners to leave by Tuesday; the government condemns threats and warns rights to protest do not justify violence, while thousands flee or seek aid as xenophobic tensions rise ahead of elections, reflecting a history of anti-immigrant violence in the country.
Riots broke out in Dublin after a knife attack outside a primary school left three children and two adults injured. Police arrested 34 people, charging 32 of them for participating in rioting and destruction. The attack sparked anti-immigrant protests, with rumors circulating that a foreign national was responsible. Far-right groups have been blamed for the violence. The riots resulted in the torching of vehicles, damage to properties, and injuries to police officers. Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar condemned the violence and praised those who intervened in the attack. A formal investigation is underway to determine the motive behind the stabbing.
Irish police have arrested 34 people following riots in Dublin, which were sparked by rumors that a foreign national was responsible for stabbing three young children outside a school. Prime Minister Leo Varadkar condemned the anti-immigrant protesters, stating that they sought chaos rather than protecting the country's way of life. The violence comes amid rising tensions over immigration in Ireland, with right-wing groups using social media to stir up opposition. The alleged assailant remains hospitalized, while a 5-year-old girl is in critical condition. Commissioner Drew Harris described the rioters as a "complete lunatic hooligan faction driven by far-right ideology."
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar assures the public that it is safe to return to Dublin city center after police made 34 arrests following overnight riots triggered by the stabbing of three young children. The violence, blamed on far-right agitators, involved smashed shop windows, burned vehicles, and clashes with police. A five-year-old girl remains in critical condition, while a woman in her 30s is also seriously injured. Varadkar vows to tighten anti-hate legislation and condemns those who "try to terrify us with their violence." Police warn of the possibility of further violence and maintain a heavy presence in the city.
Riots erupted in Dublin after the stabbing of three young children, with police blaming far-right agitators for starting the violence. A small group of anti-immigrant protesters clashed with police at the scene of the stabbing, leading to a night of rioting in the city center. A bus, tram, and police car were burned, public transport was shut down, and barricades were set up across some streets. A five-year-old girl and a man in his late 40s were seriously injured in the stabbing, and a man has been arrested. The government is reviewing security around parliament following recent protests.