The death of Yves Sakila, a 35-year-old Congolese man who died after being restrained by security guards in central Dublin, has sparked protests, international attention and renewed scrutiny of racism in Ireland. As investigations continue, difficult questions are being asked about policing, discrimination and the treatment of Black communities.
The death of Yves Sakila has become one of the most sensitive public controversies in Ireland in recent years.
The 35-year-old Congolese-born man died on 15 May after being restrained by several security guards outside a department store in Dublin city centre following an alleged shoplifting incident.
Video footage recorded by passersby shows Sakila pinned face down on the ground for several minutes while security personnel held him.
By the time police arrived, he was reportedly unresponsive and was later pronounced dead in hospital.
