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Masked Men Torch Vehicles, Clash Police in Belfast Protest

6/12/2026

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Masked men forced entry into a Shankill Road house and set fire to vehicles during the June 9 protests.
The same protesters clashed with police as the June 9 demonstrations unfolded in Belfast.
Education Minister Paul Givan appealed for calm and urged protesters to stop violence.
Sudanese residents said they felt unsafe, warned others to stay indoors, and noted that racial tensions have worsened since 2018 with England’s incidents influencing Northern Ireland.

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Masked men forced entry into a Shankill Road house and set fire to vehicles during the June 9 protests.
The same protesters clashed with police as the June 9 demonstrations unfolded in Belfast.
Education Minister Paul Givan appealed for calm and urged protesters to stop violence.
Sudanese residents said they felt unsafe, warned others to stay indoors, and noted that racial tensions have worsened since 2018 with England’s incidents influencing Northern Ireland.