The Night Belfast Burned: How the Northern Ireland Race Riots Unfolded On June 8 and 9, a series of violent clashes erupted in Belfast, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in their wake.
The riots were a stark reminder of the dangers of xenophobia and far right extremism.
The events were not spontaneous outbursts of anger but rather carefully orchestrated campaigns fueled by social media platforms and encouraged by state acquiescence.