Robert Bandanza
April 28th, 2006, 04:13 PM
Non-Whites Unwelcome in Ireland
Posted by admin on: 2006-04-28 00:05:06
Local calls are being made for the “monitoring of racist attacks” in Dublin, Ireland, following abuse suffered by local families originally from Africa, Iran and Pakistan.
One Iranian woman - too scared to use her real name – said here family have been experiencing continual racist attacks since moving to Blanchardstown. Some of the “attacks” are being carried out by Irish children as young as 12.
A Nigerian journalist says he's become aware of racist attacks in Mulhuddart where a Negro from South Africa is regularly stoned as he drives through the area.
Iranian national Tina (not her real name) has lived in Dublin for almost 20 years but feels less safe since moving to Blanchardstown. The mother of three, who has Irish citizenship along with two of her children who were born in Dublin, says she's been subjected to years of racist abuse and intimidation.
Tina claims the attacks are increasing and have left her fearing for her family's safety. Speaking to a local paper, Tina said that local children have been the main perpetrators of the abuse and have continuously targeted her young daughter.
“My daughter has come home bruised and bleeding with her clothes ripped and torn,” she said. Tina has also been the victim of ongoing violence and intimidation herself, having had objects thrown at her on one occasion. She added that she has fallen victim to verbal racism on numerous occasions.
“These young kids shout at me and call me a 'Paki' and tell me to 'go back home'.” Tina's family has suffered frequent vandalism to their home and their car, which has been stolen, burgled and damaged on several occasions. “One night our car was even overturned by a group of children.”
The Iranian national feels helpless about the situation. “The gardai can do little to help me,” she added. “I have even called social services who told me that many of these children have problems at home that they are taking out on us.”
Chinedu Onyejelem, editor and publisher of Metro Eireann, Ireland's multi-cultural newspaper, said he is aware of a problem of racism in North Dublin having had contact with many people in similar situations to Tina.
“Racism in North Dublin is not exactly widespread but it is certainly growing,” he said. The Nigerian national criticized the Government for its failure to tackle this increasing problem.
“Racism can be prevented if there is a political will but there does not seem to be any drive on the part of politicians to encourage cross cultural understanding.”
Onyejelem, who has lived in North West Dublin for over nine years, believes that many Irish people are misinformed when it comes to non-nationals. “Some people's understanding of non-nationals is completely negative,” he said. “They see immigrants as coming into Ireland taking their jobs.”
Media Link
http://www.dublinpeople.com/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1065&Itemid=49
News Source: NAN
http://natallnews.com/story.php?id=1659
Posted by admin on: 2006-04-28 00:05:06
Local calls are being made for the “monitoring of racist attacks” in Dublin, Ireland, following abuse suffered by local families originally from Africa, Iran and Pakistan.
One Iranian woman - too scared to use her real name – said here family have been experiencing continual racist attacks since moving to Blanchardstown. Some of the “attacks” are being carried out by Irish children as young as 12.
A Nigerian journalist says he's become aware of racist attacks in Mulhuddart where a Negro from South Africa is regularly stoned as he drives through the area.
Iranian national Tina (not her real name) has lived in Dublin for almost 20 years but feels less safe since moving to Blanchardstown. The mother of three, who has Irish citizenship along with two of her children who were born in Dublin, says she's been subjected to years of racist abuse and intimidation.
Tina claims the attacks are increasing and have left her fearing for her family's safety. Speaking to a local paper, Tina said that local children have been the main perpetrators of the abuse and have continuously targeted her young daughter.
“My daughter has come home bruised and bleeding with her clothes ripped and torn,” she said. Tina has also been the victim of ongoing violence and intimidation herself, having had objects thrown at her on one occasion. She added that she has fallen victim to verbal racism on numerous occasions.
“These young kids shout at me and call me a 'Paki' and tell me to 'go back home'.” Tina's family has suffered frequent vandalism to their home and their car, which has been stolen, burgled and damaged on several occasions. “One night our car was even overturned by a group of children.”
The Iranian national feels helpless about the situation. “The gardai can do little to help me,” she added. “I have even called social services who told me that many of these children have problems at home that they are taking out on us.”
Chinedu Onyejelem, editor and publisher of Metro Eireann, Ireland's multi-cultural newspaper, said he is aware of a problem of racism in North Dublin having had contact with many people in similar situations to Tina.
“Racism in North Dublin is not exactly widespread but it is certainly growing,” he said. The Nigerian national criticized the Government for its failure to tackle this increasing problem.
“Racism can be prevented if there is a political will but there does not seem to be any drive on the part of politicians to encourage cross cultural understanding.”
Onyejelem, who has lived in North West Dublin for over nine years, believes that many Irish people are misinformed when it comes to non-nationals. “Some people's understanding of non-nationals is completely negative,” he said. “They see immigrants as coming into Ireland taking their jobs.”
Media Link
http://www.dublinpeople.com/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1065&Itemid=49
News Source: NAN
http://natallnews.com/story.php?id=1659