US President Donald Trump arrives in Ireland for two-day visit
Donald Trump's visit to Ireland was met with protests in Dublin, where demonstrators voiced concerns over human rights and US foreign policy. Local politicians criticized the Irish government for hosting the US President, citing his administration's actions in various global conflicts.
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The article illustrates the friction between diplomatic protocol and public opposition to foreign policy, highlighting international political tensions.
The protest in Dublin city centre has reached its final destination just in front of Dáil Éireann (Ireland's houses of parliament).
There was a bit of commotion as a group of masked protestors burned a US flag and set off fireworks, but they were quickly escorted away by organisers.
Mairéad followed the demonstration from the Garden of Remembrance down to near St Stephen's Green.
Her sign talks about human rights for all - part of the reason why she's here today.
"It doesn't matter nationality, culture, whatever country you come from, human rights apply to all. And it's very important that we keep it that way," she says.
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