'We call Northern Ireland home, when do we stop being immigrants?'
Summary
The article discusses the experiences of immigrants in Northern Ireland who still face challenges, including being frequently labeled as immigrants despite living there for years. It highlights increasing race-related crimes and the concerns these immigrants have about their safety and societal acceptance.Key Facts
- People in Northern Ireland who immigrated there are questioning when they will be seen as locals.
- Muhammad Atif, a business owner, says minorities in Northern Ireland do not feel safe due to rising racism.
- Ethnic minorities make up 3.4% of Northern Ireland’s population, less than in other UK regions.
- Race hate crimes rose to 1,188 from April 2024 to March 2025, the highest since 2004.
- Immigrants like Sree Kadalayil face racism, including when voting.
- Sree Kadalayil moved to the UK over 20 years ago and now lives in Northern Ireland.
- Jude Pollock, Sree's wife, reports receiving inflammatory political flyers about immigration.
- Domingas Gusmao, from East Timor, learned English by conversing with locals and watching movies.
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