Anti-immigrant riots broke out this week in Belfast, Northern Ireland. According to France 24, both residents and academics connect this unrest to the region's complex historical legacy—particularly the Troubles, three decades of sectarian conflict that shaped the province. The pattern raises concerns that historical divisions may resurface through new contexts, illustrating how deep-rooted trauma can influence contemporary social tensions.

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