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Omega Research Foundation @omegarf.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Is there need for a “more powerful" Taser? ❓: omegaresearchfoundation.org/news/taser-1... 🕯️Read the concerns of @amnestyuk.bsky.social on the Police Service of Northern Ireland plan to increase the number of officers using the ‘Taser 10’ weapon: www.amnesty.org.uk/latest/north...

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thedetailtv.bsky.social @thedetailtv.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Across Northern Ireland, families have spent decades challenging flawed investigations, withheld evidence and official silence. @mollyquell.bsky.social speaks with families who turned to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg in search of accountability.

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From South Armagh to Strasbourg: the long fight for justice after the Troubles

Across Northern Ireland, families have spent decades challenging flawed investigations

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Deep respect and solidarity with two incredibly brave women who, after enduring sexual abuse as children, found the strength to speak out and bring their abuser to justice. Thinking of them today. Their courage will inspire others. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...

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Jeffrey Donaldson: Former DUP leader found guilty of child sex abuse charges including one count of rape

The former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is remanded into custody as judge says he faces lengthy sentence.

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

United colours of Belfast. Fantastic atmosphere in Ulidia Playing Fields as about a thousand people gathered to enjoy the sun at the Great #RefugeeWeek Picnic.

Pic from Great Refugee Week Picnic 2026, Belfast.

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Why can't we have grown-up politics? The misuse of the Petition of Concern - designed to protect minority rights - to thwart a change to NI's minimum age of criminal responsibility is unworthy of a democratic chamber. 🧵 below on the substantive issue.

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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 15/06/2026

Elon Musk "joined in" to share far-right content in recent days that helped fuel anti-immigrant race riots in Belfast. "This is the third consecutive summer of racist, organized mob violence we have seen in Belfast and beyond in Northern Ireland. So, it didn't happen in a vacuum."

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Happy #Pride Month to everyone helping make the world a little more colourful, positive and welcoming.

Pic of me with large Pride flag on Dublin City Council HQ

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Many children who enter the justice system have experienced poverty, trauma, neglect, exploitation by adults or other adverse childhood experiences. A smart society asks, 'What happened to this child?' as well as ‘What has this child done?' 🧵1/6

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

At just 10 years old, Northern Ireland currently has one of the lowest ages of criminal responsibility in the world. Children belong in schools and playgrounds, not in police cells and prisons. It’s time to raise the age #TenIsTooYoung

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Police Ombudsman ‘blocking’ own report into Martin O’Hagan murder The murder of journalist Martin O’Hagan casts a long shadow on press freedom in Northern Ireland. No more delay. The Police Ombudsman’s report must be published now - the O’Hagan family has been waiting too long.

Irish News article: Police Ombudsman ‘blocking’ own report into Martin O’Hagan murder

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Self-styled 'defenders of women and children' latest... One in five people arrested in England and Northern Ireland over 2024 racist riots have since been reported for domestic abuse www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

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One in five people arrested over 2024 riots have since been reported for domestic abuse

Exclusive: Police data shows 21% of the 949 people detained in England and Northern Ireland were later accused of violence against intimate partner

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thedetailtv.bsky.social @thedetailtv.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The PSNI did not refer a single child arrested during the Ballymena riots into the government mechanism used to identify victims of child criminal exploitation, despite concerns that young people were groomed or coerced into violence. @lukejbutterly.bsky.social reports

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PSNI made no child exploitation referrals after Ballymena riots despite internal concerns

A third of those arrested in Ballymena and other towns last year were children

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

TalkTV paying substantial damages and making a public apology to Marcus Hunter-Neill is a huge vindication against the smear campaign targeting drag performers and LGBTQ+ people. People spreading lies - and politicians jumping on the bandwagon - should reflect on the outcome. 🌈📚

Screenshot from Belfast Telegraph: "TalkTV pays ‘substantial damages’ to NI drag act in defamation settlement linked to children’s story time row"

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Louise @louiseann.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Some of you will know Anatolia's Barber on The Cregagh Rd. He used to cut my son's hair when he was little. I've just been chatting to Anatolia, whilst passing the shop. He's had to close it up because racists have smashed his window and tortured him for the past week Gutted for him.

A Turkish Barbershop on The Cregagh Rd, Belfast, which has been targeted repeatedly by racists

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Saudi Arabia, which murdered and then dismembered the body of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, has ended its funding of LIV Golf. Is it too much to hope that the grim and greedy era of Saudi 'sportswashing' has come to an end? www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/a...

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LIV Golf: Saudi Arabia to withdraw funding at end of season

Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt.

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Fundraiser in support of children in Gaza - this Saturday, 3-7pm, in Rostrevor. Pleased to have been asked to speak. Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/pales...

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Luke Butterly @lukejbutterly.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

PSNI charged three times more 'terror' display cases relating to Palestine Action - a group only banned last year - than they have for loyalist paramilitaries in over 25 years. Amnesty NI said using terror law against peaceful protest was 'absurd'

thedetail.tv

Palestine Action accounts for third of cases involving displays of support for terror groups in Northern Ireland over the past 25 years

There has been a sharp rise in PSNI referrals to prosecutors relating to Palestine Action

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End Deportations Belfast @enddbelfast.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The far-right have called a rally in Coleraine this weekend, this is the peaceful counter. 'The Causeway Trade Union Council is organising a peaceful counter-demo to show that the north coast stands for peace, solidarity, and inclusion. Where: Coleraine Town Hall When: 2PM, Saturday 4th April'

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

All PSNI officers cited by Police Ombudsman in second Katie Simpson investigation have retired - @belfasttelegraph.co.uk The practice of police officers retiring or resigning to avoid possible dismissal was outlawed in England and Wales in 2015. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...

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All officers cited by Ombudsman in second Katie Simpson investigation have retired

All the PSNI officers being investigated over the handling of cases linked to Jonathan Creswell have retired, it can be revealed.

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Amnesty International NI @amnestyni.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

As part of its genocidal campaign in Gaza, Israel has so far killed 20,000 Palestinian children and damaged or destroyed 85%+ of schools. UN experts have called it ‘scholasticide’. Thank you to teachers’ union NASUWT NI for the opportunity for Amnesty to speak at their annual conference today.

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Photo: Kevin Cooper NUJ / photoline

NASUWT NI conference

Photo: Kevin Cooper NUJ / photoline

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

New Police Ombudsman report makes for shocking reading. A 14-year-old girl was among the 36 victims of predatory behaviour by male PSNI officers - many identified as 'sharks' - accused of abuse of position for sexual purposes. More accountability is needed - including dismissals and prosecutions.

Report: Abuse of Position for Sexual Purposes by PSNI Officers -Analysis and Emerging Findings

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Amnesty International NI @amnestyni.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

“We expect this case to reveal more about the true scale of surveillance of journalists by police & MI5 in Northern Ireland. “We need full transparency, genuine legal accountability, and a decisive end to unlawful spying on the media.” - Patrick Corrigan www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...

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‘I was treated as a suspect rather than a journalist’: PSNI and MI5 surveillance of reporter Vincent Kearney to be revealed in legal case

Investigatory Powers Tribunal to begin today

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

BREAKING: Ban on Palestine Action unlawful A great result for freedom of expression in the UK. The arrest of peaceful protesters against Israel’s genocide in Gaza has been outrageous. Pending prosecutions in Northern Ireland should now be dropped. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...

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High court rules ban on Palestine Action is unlawful – live

Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge; home secretary ‘disappointed’ by ruling and says government will appeal

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Donald Trump’s very own Black and Tans are out of control My platform piece in today's @irishnews.com Link: www.irishnews.com/news/world/d...

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Almost 50 children referred to social services following NI race riots @ismiseliam.bsky.social Child criminal exploitation by racist thugs. To force other children from their homes through violence. The self-styled 'defenders of women and children'. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...

belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Almost 50 children referred to social services following NI race riots

Almost 50 children have been referred to social services by the PSNI after race riots in Northern Ireland over the last two years.

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

JOB ALERT! If you want to strengthen human rights protections in Northern Ireland, come work with us (I'm on the Board) at the Human Rights Consortium in a new role of Human Rights Advocacy and Research Officer. Info: www.humanrightsconsortium.org/job-advertis...

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Thanks to Frank Mitchell for having me on U105 to discuss the deadly crackdown on protesters in Iran, accompanied by a cynical shutdown of the internet. With a rising death toll, we need urgent global diplomatic action to defend the rights of ordinary Iranians. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...

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Iran: Deaths and injuries increase during renewed protest repression – Amnesty and Human Rights Watch findings

Hundreds of protesters arbitrarily arrested, including children as young as 14, during protest dispersals and nightly raids on homes

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Amnesty International NI @amnestyni.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Ballymena riots six months on: fear, formidable obstacles and official silence Amnesty International called 2025 a “shameful year” for NI: “Too many politicians have echoed anti-migrant misinformation, rather than stand with the victims of hate crimes.” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

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Ballymena riots six months on: fear, formidable obstacles and official silence

After attacks on immigrants’ homes, groups patrol the streets to intimidate potential victims, who try to keep a low profile

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Amnesty International NI @amnestyni.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Clerical abuse is not historical. Recent revelations show safeguarding failures are still happening in Northern Ireland today. Children remain at risk. We are calling on FMdFM to act on recommendations in a report they commissioned: a public inquiry and safeguarding measures.

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Amnesty International NI @amnestyni.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Write for Rights! Write a letter, change a life. Join Amnesty International for Write for Rights 🗓 Saturday 13 December 2025 ⏰ 10:00 - 14:00 📍 The MAC Info: www.nihrf.com/events/write...

Image advertising Write for Rights event as part of NI Human Rights Festival 2025

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Amnesty International NI @amnestyni.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

It’s time to show Israel the red card. 🟥 The Israel FA is in breach of FIFA statutes and international law as it allows clubs based in the Occupied Palestinian Territory to play in its leagues. We're calling on the Irish FA to support the call to suspend Israel FA from UEFA and FIFA competitions.

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has pledged to arrest Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu if he comes to NYC. The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in 2024. He is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Image: clip from Guardian newspaper, Sep 13 2025

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

24 children have been missing from Harryville Primary School in Ballymena since the start of the term - Education Authority Another 'triumph' for the "defending women and children" mob after burning migrant families out of their homes. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

NI Education: Over 50 children unaccounted for in the school system

The Education Authority is trying to trace the pupils as it is not clear what school they now go to.

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Very welcome news for these abuse survivors. But out-of-court settlements are no substitute for the 'sunlight as disinfectant' of a public inquiry that NI clerical abuse victims have demanded. 'Five men to receive £1.2m in damages in priest sex abuse case' - BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Newry: Men who claimed abuse by paedophile priest awarded £1.2m

The settlements were reached over historic physical and serious sexual assaults inflicted by the late Fr Malachy Finegan.

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

This Thursday evening Shimna College in Newcastle, Co Down will host a very timely lecture by former International Criminal Court judge Sir Howard Morrison KC: The International Rule of Law in a Changing World Order Free tickets: www.shimnaintegratedcollege.org/post/gordon-...

Judge Howard Morrison enters a courtroom at the International Criminal Court – © ICC-CPI

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Sunday World journalist Hugh Jordan has revealed he is one of the 8 journalists now known to have had their telephone data accessed by the PSNI. All almost certainly unlawfully. He was informed by Angus McCullough KC, who has investigated PSNI use of covert surveillance powers.

Sunday World article: summary -- The Sunday World’s Hugh Jordan was informed this week that he was one of eight reporters who had been spied on by the PSNI. Today the veteran reporter says the authorities should always remember that journalism isn’t a crime.

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Amnesty International NI @amnestyni.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Sunday World journalist Martin O’Hagan was shot dead by paramilitaries in Northern Ireland on this day in 2001. No one has ever been held accountable. We demand the Police Ombudsman’s report is published — and a fresh investigation into his murder. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...

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Amnesty International NI @amnestyni.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Amnesty International has written to Northern Ireland Secretary of State Hilary Benn to request a public inquiry into unlawful state surveillance in Northern Ireland. Amnesty's @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social spoke to Paul Clark at UTV News to explain why. #PressFreedom

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

The report of the McCullough Review into PSNI covert surveillance of journalists, lawyers and others will be published on Wednesday 24 September, 11:30am. More: www.mcculloughreview.org/news/arrange...

McCullough Review: Arrangements for publication of the Review report on Wednesday 24 September 2025

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

The most telling aspect of Donald Trump's state visit to the UK is that it's all taking place behind closed doors, walls and high barriers designed to keep ordinary people out of sight. Speaks volumes.

Screenshot of BBC report: Trump visit will be out of sight of public.
Photo caption: Security fences have been set up in front of Windsor Castle

There have been protesters in Windsor with anti-Trump placards while US flags are hung along the high street in welcome.

But the visiting president won’t see either opponents or supporters, because the visit is going to take place entirely away from the public.

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Latest hearing in the PSNI covert surveillance of journalists scandal will take place today, 10:30am at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, London. This time it involves well-known journalists Vincent Kearney, Chris Moore and BBC vs PSNI, the Met, MI5 and others. #PressFreedom

Text: IN THE INVESTIGATORY POWERS TRIBUNAL

At 10:30am

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(1) MR VINCENT KEARNEY

(2) BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION

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THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THE POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND and OTHERS

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MR CHRISTOPHER DAVID SAMUEL MOORE

CLAIMANTS

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THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THE POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND and OTHERS

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

There are 2938 publications on the Department of Education NI website, some of them going back to the 1980s. But it is a research report about the experiences of LGBT pupils in NI post-primary schools that the Department has chosen to delete to keep the site 'up to date'. 🤔

Screenshot of list of documents from the 1980s on the NI Department of Education website

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

🏳️‍🌈 Want to read the research on experiences of LGBT pupils in NI schools which Minister Paul Givan says has been removed from Department of Education website 'to ensure the information is up to date'? You can still (at least for now) download it from the Department website: tinyurl.com/4dh78t78

Front cover of research report: POST-PRIMARY SCHOOL EXPERIENCES OF 16-21 YEAR OLD PEOPLE WHO ARE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND/OR TRANSGENDER (LGBT)

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Remember those 'defenders of women and girls'...? One in three arrested for Ballymena racist riots had been reported for domestic abuse - @thedetailtv.bsky.social @lukejbutterly.bsky.social

Image of racist violence with headline: One in three arrested for Ballymena riots had been reported for domestic abuse - screenshot from The Detail article by Luke Butterly

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

For context: Policy Exchange is among the least transparent think tanks in the UK regarding its funding sources. Co-founder and first chairman Michael Gove wrote a pamphlet in 2000 comparing the Good Friday Agreement to the appeasement of the Nazis in the 1930s.

Headline from Belfast Telegraph: Claims NI peace deal stops UK leaving ECHR ‘entirely groundless’ – think tank

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Amnesty International UK @amnestyuk.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Racist crimes hit record high in Northern Ireland. Behind these figures are real families living in fear of racist hate every day. This crisis has been developing for years, fuelled by complacency and inaction. Northern Ireland needs an effective anti-racism strategy NOW @amnestyni.bsky.social

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Family of migrants including 2-year-old hid in attic while their home was targeted during racially-motivated Ballymena rioting... ...by the self-styled 'defenders of women and children' www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/...

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Toddler hidden in attic while migrant family’s home was targeted during racially-motivated Ballymena rioting

A family of eleven migrants hid an attic as their home was broken into during racially-motivated rioting in Ballymena, the High Court heard today.

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