(19-03-23) London– A large anti-racism rally occurred in Central London on Saturday, drawing thousands of people from diverse backgrounds to stand together against racial discrimination and prejudice. Among the attendees, approximately one hundred Somaliland supporters made an unexpected appearance.
Waving flags and carrying signs promoting Somaliland’s interests, the group briefly participated in the rally, taking photos that gave the impression of the large turnout supporting their cause. The Somaliland supporters then quickly left the scene.
This short-lived appearance has ignited conversations on social media, with some users accusing the group of trying to hijack the anti-racism rally for their own political agenda. Others, however, defended the group’s right to express their views and be part of the broader movement against racism and discrimination.
Despite this minor controversy, the anti-racism rally in Central London continued without significant disruptions, as attendees united to promote a message of tolerance and equality for all.
The marches in London, Glasgow, and Cardiff partly responded to the Government’s Illegal Migration Bill. Jeremy Corbyn, former leader of the Labour Party, joined the anti-racism demonstration in London, which was organized in part as a protest against the Immigration Bill.
Stand Up To Racism and the Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) organized the marches, which aimed to combat racism, Islamophobia, antisemitism, fascism, and the far-right. Thousands of people participated in the protests, many carrying signs stating “no human being is illegal” and bearing trade union logos.
The demonstration partly addressed the UK Government’s controversial Illegal Migration Bill, introduced by Home Secretary Suella Braverman. The bill states that refugees arriving in the UK through unauthorized means, such as crossing the English Channel in a boat, will have their asylum claims deemed inadmissible. Ms. Braverman is currently visiting Rwanda to reaffirm the Government’s policy to deport migrants to the African nation.
