'The vast majority of the violence has been whipped up and fuelled by deliberate mis- and disinformation on social media.'
Northern Irish Muslim leaders have expressed "profound sadness" in the wake of racist attacks and assaults on their community and have hit out at the "false and dangerous narrative circulating at present".
Read more: East Belfast family 'forced from their home' after brick thrown through window in racist attackThe council has urged the PSNI to take a strong stance against far-right extremism and ensure the protection of all communities in Northern Ireland. "It is disconcerting to witness how extremist factions exploit incidents to propagate hatred and false narratives about the Muslim community. The vast majority of the violence has been whipped up and fuelled by deliberate mis- and disinformation on social media.
"We call upon law enforcement agencies to take a strong stand against the threat of far-right extremism and ensure the safety and protection of all communities. In times like these, it is crucial for us to come together in unity and solidarity.
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