Approximately 100 people protested in Dublin on May 30, 2026, calling for justice and a transparent investigation into the death of Yves Sakila, a 35-year-old Congolese man who died on May 15 after being restrained by security guards outside Arnotts on Henry Street. Sakila, who had lived in Ireland since 2004, was allegedly involved in a shoplifting incident and knocked an elderly man to the ground while fleeing. Security personnel held him on the ground for several minutes before gardaí arrived, handcuffed him, and soon after found him unresponsive. He was taken to Mater Hospital and pronounced dead. A post-mortem has been completed but results are pending. Gardaí are investigating all circumstances. Protesters, organized by Justice for Yves, marched from the Garden of Remembrance to Henry Street, demanding accountability, release of evidence, and systemic reforms regarding racial profiling and private security practices. The case has drawn comparisons to past incidents of racialized violence, including the killing of George Floyd.

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