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Northern Ireland court allows Orange March through Catholic area; protesters block route
VRT NWSLO·GB · IE·2 days ago
A legal ruling backing an Orange Order march along the Garvaghy Road in Portadown has triggered a stand-off, deepening divisions within Northern Ireland's power-sharing institutions at Stormont. The dispute pits a community viewing the march as sectarian harassment against marchers asserting traditional rights, with no immediate resolution. This is a recurring flashpoint in Northern Ireland's politics, but the current legal backing and political stalemate mark a notable escalation.
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