Court allows Orange Order march through Catholic area for first time in decades
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Summary
The High Court in Belfast ruled overnight that a Protestant Orange Order parade could proceed through a largely Catholic area, the first such route allowed since the Good Friday Agreement. Protesters blocked the route. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for calm, and Britain is seeking a compromise over the blocked march.
Left-leaning
- Northern Ireland march set for first time since Good Friday AgreementCBS News · Sep 27, 7:38 AM
- Standoff in a Northern Irish Town Over Contentious Sectarian MarchNew York Times · Sep 27, 3:45 PM
Center
- Britain seeks compromise over blocked Orange Order march in Northern IrelandReuters · Sep 28, 4:03 AM
Right-leaning
- Tensions Run High in Northern Ireland After Contentious March Given Go-aheadNewsmax · Sep 27, 7:40 AM