Belfast violence fueled by online far-right commentators, says Northern Ireland justice minister

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Northern Ireland's Justice Minister Naomi Long has condemned online commentators who incited violence in Belfast, stating they would struggle to find the city on a map. The violence forced families to flee their homes after a knife attack was exploited by far-right actors online. A UK cabinet minister also criticized Elon Musk for amplifying far-right messaging about the attack on his X platform, saying he has a responsibility not to stoke grievance. Cleanup operations were underway following mob violence in the city.

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