
Hundreds of masked men took part in anti-migrant protests that shut down ports across the United Kingdom over the weekend, according to Al Jazeera. The broadcaster reported on the demonstrators' identities and the disruption caused, as authorities responded to the blockades. The events form part of wider tensions over migration in the UK, with the protests drawing attention to the tactics used by anti-migrant groups.
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