âMy kids are cryingâ: list of targeted addresses stokes fears across Belfast
People in cityâs minority ethnic communities speak of alarm as violence casts light on racism in Northern Ireland As widespread violence broke out in Belfast, a list of addresses began circulating on social media. Spread geographically wide, on dozens of streets across the city, the addresses were reportedly houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) where immigrants live. Joseph and Solomon, who are both from Eritrea, and came to Belfast as refugees, now have leave to remain and work full-time. They live on the same street as one of the properties on the list, but Joseph thought it was theirs that was meant to be on it. âItâs obviously for us,â he said. âI donât know how to feel,â he said. âWhen something is too much, you donât feel anything.â Until now, Joseph, who works as an interpreter, has felt safe in Belfast. âThe majority of the people out there are good,â he said. But now he is planning to leave. âI donât know where, somewhere safe. Iâm planning my escape.â Solomon, who works for a manufacturing company, said: âI couldnât go to my work for my shift; I feel itâs not safe.â He is also planning to leave Belfast. âI donât know where,â h
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