In a shocking turn of events, Malaysia has issued a travel warning for the United Kingdom amidst violent anti-migrant riots spreading chaos across the nation. Malaysian citizens in the UK have been urged to register with their country’s High Commission in London and avoid protest areas for their safety.
British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has called for an emergency meeting to address the violence following the tragic murders in Southport. The attacks, wrongly attributed to a Muslim migrant, led to far-right riots and clashes with authorities.
Axel Rudakubana, a 17-year-old British citizen, has been charged with the murders. Starmer condemned the violent unrest as the worst in 13 years, with Home Secretary Yvette Cooper warning of repercussions.
Disturbing footage of rioters vandalizing buildings housing asylum seekers and attacking police has shocked the nation. The situation escalated with rioters chanting far-right slogans and targeting minority communities.
‘Unchecked Islamophobia’
The mayhem continued with arrests in major cities, including violent incidents in Liverpool, Manchester, and Hull. The Muslim Council of Britain has raised concerns over the rise of Islamophobia fueling extremism on the streets.
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The government faces criticism for not addressing the Islamophobia triggering violence, as communities live in fear and anxiety. The need for unity and tolerance in the face of rising extremism has never been more apparent.