The death of Yves Sakila, a 35-year-old Congolese man who died after being restrained by security guards in Dublin, has reignited scrutiny of race relations in Ireland. Following the incident on May 15, where Sakila was allegedly pursued for shoplifting, protests erupted, drawing parallels to the death of George Floyd in the United States. An independent postmortem is scheduled to be conducted by forensic pathologist David Rouse, as the initial findings were inconclusive. The family of Sakila, who had lived in Ireland since 2004, is seeking answers regarding the circumstances of his death. Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, the foreign minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, visited Dublin to meet with Sakila's family and Irish officials, emphasizing their demand for justice. The incident has led to discussions about the treatment of immigrants and asylum seekers in Ireland, particularly in light of remarks made by former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern linking immigration to social issues. Activists have used the vigils to highlight the Black Lives Matter movement, calling for accountability and change.