04/07/2026
Mid Ulster says NOT NOW, NOT EVER to racism!
The downpour couldnât deter the people of Coalisland, GAA clubs, community groups, political parties and trade unions from turning up to the United Against Racism rally to support Hamza.
We rallied in solidarity with Hamza against the cowardly and appalling attack on Chaudhary Hamza Riazâs phone shop in Coalisland, which after being open for just one single day, had its front windows smashed. The windows are now repaired, and the community unreservedly stands in support with Hamza and everyone who lives here.
Far-right agitators like Tommy Robinson, Nigel Farage, and the worldâs wealthiest man, Elon Musk, are actively trying to import hysteria and division in our communities for their own agendas.
Last month, a horrific act in Belfast was overshadowed by cynical actors who have used the tragedy to commit racist pogroms not seen in the north since the 60âs. Dozens of families have had to flee their homes, more now under intimidation to leave. All because of the colour of their skin.
There have been many violent acts of appalling cruelty that have not triggered the kind of response we have seen over the last few months. There were no riots or shutdowns over recent senseless killings of women by people they knew, such as local victims Sophie Watson, killed by her partner, Katrina Rainey killed by her husband, and Margaret Noone killed by her son.
In Cookstown last month, a nursery had to cancel a scavenger hunt for kids due to threats of anti-migrant protests in town. This shows once again that the real threat to women & children are racists and far-right agitators, happy to burn out families and kids.
Migrant workers and people from every ethnic minority are part and parcel of our thriving society. The far right wish to threaten this - not just our migrant neighbours that we love and care for, but communities as a whole.
Every time racists and fascists attempt to organise here, they will be pushed back by the people of Mid Ulster. We need everyone to stand together and not allow their hate and poision to take hold.
Fianna OileĂĄn an Ghuail CLG NIPSA