Post Aw1jmQfjFeayXMnVaK by jonberger@sfba.social
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(DIR) Post #Aw1fqzM1qVqBRaV9we by Nonilex@masto.ai
2025-07-11T14:08:18Z
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WTF?Burning of migrant boat #effigy in #NorthernIreland triggers police investigationAuthorities in Northern Ireland are investigating a bonfire that featured effigies of migrants in a boat & a banner reading “stop the boats” to determine whether it was a hate incident.#law #HateCrime #immigration #UK #Ireland #Éire #TuaisceartÉireann https://apnews.com/article/northern-ireland-bonfire-migrants-effigy-fa590eb31b67fd97a4350ce2aae1e95c
(DIR) Post #Aw1g6sQhMLqUbJGITY by Nonilex@masto.ai
2025-07-11T14:11:10Z
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Church leaders & politicians complained about the display in #Moygashel, a village in #CountyTyrone about 40 miles (65 km) west of Belfast, before it was lit Thurs night. Parts of #NorthernIreland were gripped by anti-#immigrant rioting last month amid tensions surrounding a recent influx of people from Eastern Europe.Police said they didn’t intervene before the bonfire was lit because they can only act “within the legislative framework that exists.”#law #HateCrime #immigration #UK #Ireland
(DIR) Post #Aw1gF2Sdwm3e1s3zl2 by Nonilex@masto.ai
2025-07-11T14:12:39Z
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Some 300 bonfires are set to be lit in the days ahead of July 12, when #Protestant groups in #NorthernIreland celebrate the victory of the Protestant King William III over the forces of the deposed #Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. The battle turned the tide against James’ effort to regain the throne & cemented Protestant control of #Ireland.#law #HateCrime #immigration #UK #Éire #TuaisceartÉireann
(DIR) Post #Aw1gOThQ2qTR76TYVU by Nonilex@masto.ai
2025-07-11T14:14:21Z
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While many #Protestants celebrate the victory as part of Northern Ireland’s history & culture, the celebrations often fuel tensions with #Catholics who oppose continuing British rule in the territory.Bonfires have sometimes been an issue due to flags, effigies or election posters that are placed on the pyres before they are ignited.The Police Service of #NorthernIreland said its officers would be on the ground through the weekend & would take “firm & proportional action to keep people safe.”
(DIR) Post #Aw1gXf0vLZAKoMyfPE by Nonilex@masto.ai
2025-07-11T14:16:00Z
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“It is vital that in marking these events, we do so in a way that respects the backgrounds & cultures of everyone who share these neighborhoods,” Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said in a statement. “There is no place for hate or intimidation — only space for celebration that welcomes & celebrates not divides.”#law #HateCrime #immigration #UK #Ireland #Éire #TuaisceartÉireann #Protestant #Catholic #TheTroubles #sovereignty
(DIR) Post #Aw1gvtsjigflsDhqoS by ottaross@mastodon.social
2025-07-11T14:20:18Z
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@Nonilex gee, how ever will they work it out?
(DIR) Post #Aw1j575kAvQlMEJMDw by Iwillyeah@mastodon.ie
2025-07-11T14:44:23Z
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@Nonilex I know you started out with Wtf, but for anyone familiar, literally zero surprises.Glad their stupid stunt is getting international attention though. Love that for them🥳
(DIR) Post #Aw1jmQfjFeayXMnVaK by jonberger@sfba.social
2025-07-11T14:52:17Z
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@Nonilex Here's a heartfelt Canadian take on that whole business.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_IuLWmLRuA