- Opinion
- 11 Jun 26
KNEECAP on violence in Belfast: "We know only too well the hatred behind driving families from their homes"
The non-profit organisation Anaka has meanwhile launched a fundraiser to support people affected by the protests
KNEECAP have spoken out to condemn the riots that have taken place in Belfast over the past two days.
The protests have been fuelled by anti-immigrant and racist sentiment. They were sparked by the circulation of a video showing the assault on a local on Monday by a man whom police later identified as Sudanese. For two consecutive nights, houses, cars and buses were set on fire.
“We stand in solidarity with everyone who was impacted by violence, intimidation, threats and forced displacement in Belfast yesterday,” the Belfast rap trio wrote on social media in response to the events.”
“The People behind this do not care about their community and are motivated by racism. Their Aim is Division.”
“As people from Derry and Belfast we know only too well the hatred behind driving families from their homes. And the utter hypocrisy of politicians or people in distant lands agitating for division amongst the working class.”
“Our communities have stood against this before and will stand against this. We have more in common with each other than any racist or wealthy agitator ever will.”
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The Anaka collective has set up a fundraiser for people affected by the protests, raising more than £150,000 after initially setting a goal of £1,000.
“Every penny raised will go to transport, emergency accommodation and urgent supplies for families,” the non-profit organisation said online.
“Any remaining funds will be used to towards sustaining and developing the emergency response and solidarity groups that acted around the clock last night to ensure families were not alone.”
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