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Protesters block Orange Order from marching through Catholic area in Northern Ireland
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Approximately 2,000 protesters blocked a Protestant parade from entering a Catholic area in Portadown, Northern Ireland. The demonstration occurred following the lifting of a long-standing ban on the march.
Why it matters
This event underscores the persistent sectarian tensions and historical divisions that continue to impact social stability in Northern Ireland.
PORTADOWN, Northern Ireland, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Around 2,000 protesters blocked the way into a Catholic area in a Northern Irish town that…
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