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Belfast riots target minorities amid online 'hit lists'

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Belfast is experiencing a surge of anti-immigration violence, with ethnic minorities and foreign residents being targeted. Riots have involved torching homes and vehicles, and online "hit lists" have circulated, revealing the addresses of asylum seekers and immigration businesses. Authorities have described the violence as "racist thuggery," and police have used water cannons and baton rounds to control the unrest. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster describes significant civil unrest and violence targeting specific minority groups, involving coordinated online activity and a strong political response. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Belfast riots target minorities amid online 'hit lists'

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Belfast reeling as street violence and online ‘hit lists’ terrify minorities

    Two days of anti-immigration violence in Northern Ireland is nothing short of racist thuggery, Britain’s minister for the province said on Thursday, after police deployed water cannon to tackle rioters for a second night. Hilary Benn said there was less disorder on the streets of…

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