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Protesters in Dublin warn of increasing number of attacks against foreign nationals

A protest has taken place outside Dublin's GPO this afternoon, following a spate of alleged attac...
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15.52 2 Mar 2019


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Protesters in Dublin warn of increasing number of attacks against foreign nationals

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15.52 2 Mar 2019


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A protest has taken place outside Dublin's GPO this afternoon, following a spate of alleged attacks against foreign nationals in the city.

Demonstrators also voiced concerns about cases of racial abuse directed at international students and others.

It follows a number of alleged attacks on foreign nationals in recent weeks.

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In some cases, details and videos of the incidents have been posted online.

Deliveroo delivery drivers are among those who say they've been targeted on the capital's streets.

Dozens of demonstrators, mainly students along with teachers and support groups, took to the streets in the capital today to highlight the issue.

One man, who was at today's protest, said he has been threatened and robbed while living here.

He explained: "I went to the post office... three men [came at me] and took my money.

"I lost €2,000... they used a knife."

One woman at the demonstration said she doesn't feel safe because of the number of threats and abuse she's been subjected to since moving here.

She said: "I feel insecure and I feel sad because I'm here studying, doing my best, and I want a better life for me and for my family.

"I'm not here to make trouble or anything - I'm legal, and I paid a lot to be here. I feel really sad."

Main image: Today's demonstration in Dublin. Image: Adrian Harmon
Reporting by Adrian Harmon and Stephen McNeice

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