During the riots in Belfast, houses were set on fire and masked men were on the streets. Two care workers and students from Uganda, Stella and Sumayah, also faced danger. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Guardian.
On Tuesday night, the riots across the city came to their street. The neighbouring houses were set on fire, smoke was coming through the door, masked men were outside. When they called the emergency services, they were told not to leave their home. Sumayah, so scared of what might happen, passed out.
The Guardian reporter Hannah Al-Othman talks to Helen Pidd about the violence and the city residents afraid for their lives. Helen also hears from a Sudanese refugee and father-of-four who is considering leaving the city.
The podcast is presented by Helen Pidd with Hannah Al-Othman; produced by Saskia Collette, Guy Szafman and Ross Burns; executive producer Sami Kent. Published on 12 June 2026.
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