On the ground in the Belfast riots – Full Story podcast
Anti-immigrant rioting in Northern Ireland leaves residents terrified
Guardian reporter Hannah Al-Othman reports on the anti-immigrant rioting in Northern Ireland and the residents afraid for their lives.
Stella and Sumayah are housemates. Both are care workers and students from Uganda, living together in west Belfast.
On Tuesday night, the riots across the city reached their street. Neighbouring houses were set on fire, smoke seeped through their door, and masked men gathered outside.
When they called emergency services, they were instructed not to leave their home. Sumayah, overwhelmed by fear, passed out.
The Guardian reporter Hannah Al-Othman speaks to Helen Pidd about the violence and the city's frightened residents.
Helen also hears from a Sudanese refugee and father of four who is considering leaving the city.
