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Black Irish Speak Out on Racism After Yves Sakila's Death
The death of Yves Sakila, an Irish citizen of Congolese origin, after being restrained by store security, has sparked outrage and prompted Ireland's Black community to share painful experiences of racism often downplayed in the country. Activists and academics highlight a culture of denial about racism in a nation that prides itself on its anti-colonial history, with many feeling their Irish identity is questioned. An investigation is ongoing, with calls for justice and an independent inquiry.