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UK Protests Erupt Over Migrant Deportation Amid Clashes

11/2/2025

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The United Kingdom protests over the deportation of Hadush Kebatu, an Ethiopian migrant, have escalated as far-right groups clash with police.
Anti-racist campaigners mounted counter-demonstrations to challenge the narrative that scapegoats migrants.
Experts warn a moral panic linking migrants to crime fuels xenophobia and empowers far-right movements.
The view that gender-based violence is confined to any group is contested, with migrants not disproportionately responsible.

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Story summary

The United Kingdom protests over the deportation of Hadush Kebatu, an Ethiopian migrant, have escalated as far-right groups clash with police.
Anti-racist campaigners mounted counter-demonstrations to challenge the narrative that scapegoats migrants.
Experts warn a moral panic linking migrants to crime fuels xenophobia and empowers far-right movements.
The view that gender-based violence is confined to any group is contested, with migrants not disproportionately responsible.