Thousands gathered in Belfast to demonstrate against recent anti-immigrant rioting sparked by the arrest of a Sudanese man. The arrest stemmed from a stabbing incident that left a man with partial blindness, prompting unrest in several areas of Northern Ireland. Demonstrators voiced strong opposition to the violence and expressed solidarity with immigrant communities. The rallies followed several nights of disturbances involving petrol bombs and other projectiles. Police have been deployed to manage the situation and investigate the incidents of rioting. Authorities are working to de-escalate tensions and prevent further outbreaks of violence, emphasizing that the unrest is not representative of the wider community. The events have raised concerns about rising racial tensions in the region.