‘These thugs act not out of love for country but out of hatred of others’ - Patrick Corrigan

​In reaction to the racist violence in Belfast today, Patrick Corrigan, Amnesty International’s Northern Ireland Director, said:  

​“The violence brought to the streets of Belfast today by racist agitators is utterly unacceptable.

​“These thugs act not out of love for country but out of hatred of others. Despite the actions of this small minority, Belfast is and will always be a city of love, a city of sanctuary and a city of welcome for all.”