More talks over Drumcree dispute as stalemate continues
The Northern Ireland Secretary is holding talks regarding the controversial Drumcree march, which has faced significant legal challenges. The Orange Order's attempt to parade through a nationalist area has led to a standoff, marking the first potential march in nearly 30 years.
Why it matters
The Drumcree dispute is a long-standing flashpoint in Northern Ireland's sectarian history, and its resolution has significant implications for regional stability and community relations.
Image caption, Portadown District Lodge made their way from Drumcree Church and were stopped by police officers on Tuesday night
The Northern Ireland Secretary, Sir Chris Bryant, is planning further talks with community leaders on Wednesday over the the controversial Drumcree march.
It comes after lawyers for the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition issued a fresh legal bid to try to prevent the march from going ahead.
Members of the Orange Order are still waiting to begin their permitted parade, which was due to take place on Sunday, and walk down the mainly-nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown.
The residents' appeal will be the latest challenge to the march, which was given the go ahead after three separate legal hearings over the course of 13 hours late on Saturday and into the early hours of Sunday morning.
A group of protesters remain at the Garvaghy Road.
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