Belfast sees calm after two nights of violence deemed 'racist' by authorities

Gatherings in Belfast dispersed peacefully on Thursday evening, June 11, following two nights of unrest that authorities described as "racist." The incidents erupted after a knife attack, for which a Sudanese refugee has been charged. Police had previously used a water cannon to disperse demonstrators during the earlier clashes. The city experienced no further disturbances after the initial period of violence. The authorities' characterization of the events highlights the racial undertones perceived in the unrest.

Sources: Le Monde