Grassroots groups in Ireland the UK have organised a lockdown banner drop to call for the ending of the detention of asylum seekers. Due to
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Asylum seekers say ‘social distancing is impossible to observe’ in direct provision
A group representing asylum seekers in Ireland has attacked the government for its “discriminatory response” towards them in dealing with COVID-19. The Movement of Asylum
Editorial – Defeating the coronavirus won’t be a victory if we forget those most at risk
In the last week we’ve seen the rapidness at which the coronavirus has been able to spread across the country. But this is just the
New report reveals increase in reports of racist incidents in 2019
In a newly published report the Irish Network Against Racism (INAR) has revealed that it received 530 reports of racism in 2019. Included in this
Editorial – Violence that targets minorities is nothing new and Ireland isn’t immune to it
Yesterday, 15 March, marked the first anniversary of the attacks on two Mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, which left 51 people dead and 49 injured.
Far-right activists attempted to disrupt event for People of Colour
Far-right activists have attempted to barge into and disrupt an event organised exclusively for People of Colour. The skill swap event was organised by Black
Editorial – Lesbos is a perfect example of what happens when extremists go unchallenged
The Greek border with Turkey has become the latest flashpoint for far-right violence. Turkey, in an attempt to put pressure on the EU, has opened
The coronavirus is the latest propaganda tool for extremists targeting minorities
The emergence of the coronavirus has been latched on to by racists and extremists across the world. Ignoring the very real threats that the virus
Emergency rally called to highlight the plight of refugees on Greek border
An emergency rally is to be held in Dublin to highlight the treatment of refugees by the EU and Greek authorities. Due to take place
Editorial – Facebook continues to be a battleground in far-right organising against asylum seekers
As soon as it was announced that a direct provision centre was to be located in Tullamore, Co. Offaly, the now familiar pattern once again
Anti-direct provision protest group reported to the gardaí due to racist comments
A Facebook group which was set up to protest against a direct provision centre has been reported to the gardaí for racism. The group, Tullamore
Editorial – There’s nothing grand about a coalition that won’t challenge the status quo
With the election results in and a left-wing coalition seemingly further away than ever, it appears that we’re in for more of the same. A