Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Dublin to protest the planned deportation of a Nigerian family, calling on Irish authorities to halt the removal and reconsider the family’s immigration case.
The protest, which took place in the city centre, drew activists, community leaders, migrant rights groups and concerned residents who described the deportation order as “inhumane” and “deeply distressing,” particularly given the family’s length of stay and community ties in Ireland.
According to campaigners, the Nigerian family
which includes school-aged children had been living in Ireland for several years while their asylum and residency applications were being processed. Supporters argue that the children are well integrated into Irish schools and communities, and that deporting them would cause severe emotional and educational disruption.
Placards carried by protesters called for “Compassion, Not Deportation” and urged the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service to review the decision. Some speakers at the rally emphasised Ireland’s humanitarian obligations and appealed to the Department of Justice to intervene.
Human rights advocates noted that the case highlights broader concerns about Ireland’s asylum system and the treatment of migrant families facing removal. They called for clearer pathways to regularisation, especially in cases involving children who have spent formative years in the country.
Authorities, however, maintain that deportation decisions follow legal procedures and court rulings. Officials have stated that each case is assessed individually in line with Irish immigration law and international protection obligations.
The protest remained peaceful, with organisers pledging to continue advocacy efforts, including legal appeals and further demonstrations, until a final decision is reached on the family’s status.
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