Effigy of Migrants on Loyalist Bonfire Sparks Racism Investigation in Co Tyrone
Effigy of Migrants on Loyalist Bonfire Sparks Racism Investigation in Co Tyrone

Effigy of Migrants on Loyalist Bonfire Sparks Racism Investigation in Co Tyrone

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A controversial bonfire in Moygashel, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland, featuring mannequins of dark-skinned migrants wearing life jackets in a boat, accompanied by anti-immigration signs such as 'stop the boats' and 'veterans before refugees,' has sparked widespread condemnation. Critics, including Amnesty International and local politicians like Sinn Fein's Colm Gildernew and SDLP leader Claire Hanna, described the display as racist, hateful, and an incitement to hostility against vulnerable migrant communities. The PSNI is investigating the incident amid calls for the immediate removal of the effigy and stronger political condemnation. This event follows a history of contentious displays at the Moygashel bonfire, which has previously included a mock police car and a symbolic Brexit-related boat. The display has heightened concerns given recent racist violence against migrants in Northern Ireland, notably in Ballymena, with groups warning that such acts escalate intimidation and hatred toward migrants. Community leaders urge respect and inclusivity, emphasizing that migrants are valued members of society and must be protected from hate-fueled actions.

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