Migrants in shock at Belfast racist attacks while locals rally in support

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Migrants in Belfast are in shock over racist attacks on foreign-owned shops and businesses on August 3, with several shops torched and windows smashed. Local people have rallied in support with thousands taking part in an anti-racism march and demonstration in Belfast city centre. "Belfast is a welcoming city," says Fiona Doran, Head of United Against Racism. "It's a city that says no to racism."

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00:00They burned every single thing.

00:25I stand there, didn't know what I have to do, should I laugh, cry, smile?

00:34There is no words that can describe all of those attacks.

00:39A lot of hostility was against Muslim community, and for what?

00:45For nothing.

01:13We wanted to organize the rally today to give the people of Belfast a chance to come out

01:17onto the streets, to show that Belfast is a welcoming city.

01:21It's a city that says no to racism, it's a city that says no to fascism, it's a city

01:24that says no to Islamophobia or anti-Semitism or misogyny.

01:34This street is always Turkish supermarket, Turkish cafe, Turkish restaurant, kebab shop.

01:50Shisha cafe is very popular, this street is very popular.

01:56Always nervous, nervous problem is before nervous problem.

02:00Last week what happened?

02:02Crazy.

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