Monthly Archives: December 2009

Racist attacks terrorise Clondalkin family

THE “vindictive” and sustained attacks on a non-national family in Clondalkin, which included a petrol bomb attack on their house, have shocked a councillor who visited with them on December 3.

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11 arrested at Anti-Islam protest in England

Eleven men were arrested and a policewoman was taken to hospital Saturday after violence broke out at a far-right group’s demonstration against Islamic extremism in central England, police said.

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World Champion Boxer and the racism he faces

Despite being a world champion who earned several titles for his country, British Muslim boxer Amir Khan is still haunted by racism because of his skin color.

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Racism increased against travellers and Roma

Travellers and Roma are by far the most discriminated against minority groups in Europe and could face further scapegoating during this recession, a leading EU rights agency has warned. Morten Kjaerum, director of the EU’s Fundamental Rights Agency, said yesterday … Continue reading

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ENAR Shadow Report on racism: a Europe free from racism a distant prospect

A Europe free from racism, remains a distant prospect and the dismantling of much of the infrastructure is a significant impediment to fighting racism in Ireland, says a new report submitted by ENAR Ireland to the European Network Against Racism.  … Continue reading

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