Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew has this morning condemned the placing of an effigy of refugees in a boat atop a bonfire in Moygashel as ‘deplorable’.
The effigy appeared alongside ‘Stop the Boats’ posters.
“This is an absolutely disgusting act, fuelled by sickening racist and far-right attitudes,” said the Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA.
“This is a clear incitement to hatred and must be removed immediately.
“Those who come to our island to make it their home are not the enemy. They are our friends, our neighbours, and are welcomed, cherished and valued by the vast majority of people here.
“Political leaders in this area must step up, call for the removal of these offensive materials and make it clear they do not support such vile, deplorable views.”
