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Syrian asylum seeker "If I seen strange people coming to my country, I'd also have concerns"

Over the last few months there has been a number of protests against plans to accommodate asylum ...

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17.11 27 Nov 2019


Syrian asylum seeker "If I seen strange people coming to my country, I'd also have concerns"


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17.11 27 Nov 2019


Over the last few months there has been a number of protests against plans to accommodate asylum seekers in some rural areas.

There has been protests in Oughterard, Ballinamore and Achill Island.

While there were arson attacks on hotels, which had been earmarked to accommodate asylum seekers in Moville in Rooskey.

But what are the reasons behind these attacks and protests; and is it as simple as labeling them racist.

Ivan has been speaking to our reporter Barry Whyte....


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