A loyalist bonfire in Moygashel, County Tyrone, is lit while a replica mosque effigy is placed on top, prompting condemnation from human rights and political sources. Multiple outlets report that the display is scheduled to be burned on Friday night as part of wider loyalist commemorations. The effigy is described as a mosque replica positioned atop a bonfire made with pallets. The accompanying messaging is reported as targeting Muslims, with references such as “secure our borders” and “end the threat of radical Islam” appearing on placards beneath the display. Amnesty International calls the display “vile,” saying it is intended to stir up anti-Muslim hatred. Police involvement is also reported: the PSNI detains a man connected with the placement of the effigy. Outlets further note that the same bonfire has sparked controversy in the past, including last year’s placement of an effigy of migrants in a boat. The reports frame the incident as a hate-motivated offence under investigation, while the bonfire proceeds to be set alight.
Replica mosque effigy on Moygashel bonfire condemned as hate-motivated display
A loyalist bonfire in Moygashel, County Tyrone, is lit while a replica mosque effigy is placed on top, prompting condemnation from human rights and political sources. Multiple outlets report that the...
- A replica mosque effigy is placed on top of a loyalist bonfire in Moygashel, County Tyrone.
- The display is condemned by Amnesty International as “vile” and described as inciting anti-Muslim hatred.
- The PSNI detains a man in connection with the placement of the effigy.
- Placards under the display include messages such as “secure our borders” and “end the threat of radical Islam.”
- The same bonfire drew controversy previously, including an effigy of migrants in a boat the prior year.
The loyalist bonfire in Moygashel, Co Tyrone, was widely condemned.
1 month agoThe loyalist bonfire in Moygashel, Co Tyrone, was widely condemned
1 month agoThe loyalist bonfire in Moygashel, Co Tyrone, was widely condemned.
1 month agoThe loyalist bonfire in Moygashel, Co Tyrone, was widely condemned.
1 month agoLoyalists place replica mosque on top of bonfire The TelegraphMoygashel: Bonfire mosque replica treated as hate-motivated offence BBCBonfire lit ahead of PSNI removal of mosque replica RTE.ieMosque effigy on loyalist bonfire in Northern Ireland condemned as ‘vile’ The GuardianMan arrested after mosque replica put on Northern Ireland bonfire investigated as 'hate crime' Sky News
1 month agoA replica of a mosque has been placed on top of a loyalist bonfire pyre in Co Tyrone in Northern Ireland.
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