Phoenix Law solicitor Sinead Marmion, who is representing one of the people accommodated at the hotel, has written to Mr Collins warning of the impact of his Facebook post on her client's safety and privacy.
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They added: "We thank everyone in Carrickfergus and the wider community who have shown love, compassion and welcome to those who have sought temporary sanctuary in your midst.
They also urged the PSNI to ensure asylum seekers temporarily resident in Carrickfergus can "go about their lives without fear of harassment or intimidation". "Silence is not an option when leadership is needed." robustly defend the internationally-recognised human rights of refugees, asylum seekers, displaced people, and migrants.condemn without equivocation the racist words and actions of those who have instilled fear in our community and.It reads: "We call on leaders of every political party, and in particular the First Minister and Deputy First Minister, to: It is believed around 30 asylum seekers are being housed at the hotel for three to four months.Ī joint statement calling for "urgent action" has been signed by groups including Amnesty International, the North West Migrants forum and the Belfast Multi Cultural Association. Two asylum seekers have reportedly had to be moved to a new location amid fears for their safety and that of family members at home after photographs were published on social media.
It follows criticism of a DUP councillor and far-right activists over their response to the Loughshore Hotel in Carrickfergus being used by the Home Office to temporarily accommodate some asylum seekers.Ī protest against their stay is being planned for Saturday evening outside the venue, according to online posts. Refugee, ethnic minority and human rights campaigners have called on Stormont leaders and the PSNI to urgently act to protect asylum seekers staying at a hotel in Co Antrim.
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