UK engulfed by protests against racism

Protests against racism, organised by Muslim communities and left-wing political groups, took place across the UK amid anti-migrant unrest on August 10.

The rallies were held in Belfast, Glasgow, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Edinburgh, Caliber.Az reports citing the foreign media.

Protesters carried such slogans as "Racists Not Welcome Here," "No Hate," and "Stop the Far Right."

The largest rally took place in Belfast, where around 15,000 people took to the streets. Concurrently, several cities, including Newcastle, saw counter-protests against uncontrolled migration.

Protests that have escalated into riots have been ongoing for over 10 days across dozens of cities in the United Kingdom. The unrest was triggered by a tragedy in Southport, England.

On July 29, in Southport, 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana attacked participants at a children's dance workshop with a knife. Three girls were killed, and eight children along with two adults were injured. The attacker was apprehended. Rudakubana has Rwandan roots; his family had fled to the UK to escape genocide in their home country.

During the protests across the country, approximately 750 people have been arrested. Dozens of law enforcement officers have been injured, and several stores, police stations, and vehicles have been set on fire. In some instances, right-wing activists clashed with participants in parallel demonstrations supporting Palestine and opposing racism.