Drumcree stalemate continues as protesters remain overnight
The Drumcree parade dispute continues as protesters remain on Garvaghy Road following a stalemate in political talks. The situation has evoked painful memories for families affected by past sectarian violence.
Why it matters
The ongoing standoff highlights the deep-seated historical divisions that continue to impact modern Northern Irish society.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Members of the Orange Order have tried a number of times to march from Drumcree church
Protesters remained on the Garvaghy Road overnight as the Drumcree parade dispute continues.
The main parties involved in the dispute in Northern Ireland are still in a stalemate, following a day of political talks and heated exchanges at Stormont.
Talks to resolve the issue took place on Monday as members of the Orange Order waited to begin their permitted parade, which was due to take place on Sunday morning, and walk down the mainly-nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown.
Orangemen also maintained a presence at Drumcree church overnight on Monday, but were smaller in number than previous nights.
They spoke to officers at the police line near the church in an attempt to march down the Garvaghy Road.
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