Thousands of people marched through Belfast on Saturday in an anti-racism demonstration following two nights of violent unrest linked to a recent stabbing incident.
Protesters carried banners reading "Hate Is the Only Threat on Our Streets" and "Belfast Stands Against Racism" as they gathered to condemn racially motivated violence.
The unrest erupted after footage circulated online showing a knife attack that left a man seriously injured. A Sudanese national has since appeared in court charged with attempted murder.
The rally, organized by the group United Against Racism, drew widespread support from local residents and political figures. Participants said the demonstration aimed to show that those responsible for the violence do not represent the wider community.
Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn previously condemned the riots, saying some residents had been intimidated and forced from their homes because of their ethnicity.
The protests come amid broader debates over immigration across the UK and Ireland, where the issue has become increasingly prominent in political discourse.
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