What changed in this update
The Northern Ireland secretary is looking for a solution "through the mist" to the dispute between loyalist marchers and republican protesters over an Orange Order parade.
Event intelligence
Garvaghy Road Orange Order parade dispute
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Current state
An Orange Order parade approved to march along Portadown's Garvaghy Road for the first time in nearly 30 years was blocked by protesters on 27 September and did not take place. The protesters have since dispersed, but talks involving Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant have not resolved the dispute and the standoff continues.
Grounded in 7 reports across 4 sources
What changed
The blocked Orange Order parade did not take place on 27 September, protesters later dispersed, and talks involving Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant have so far failed to end the stalemate.
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Source reports
BBC News – UK BBC
Orange Order parade dispute continues after main players hold talks
Sky News – UK Sky
Stalemate over Orange Order parade - as solution to dispute 'tantalisingly a bit far away'
The Northern Ireland secretary is looking for a solution "through the mist" to the dispute between loyalist marchers and republican protesters over an Orange Order parade.
BBC News – UK BBC
Orange Order march row goes to heart of ongoing divisions in Northern Ireland
The dispute over the controversial parade is a reminder that the peace process is not over.
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BBC News – UK BBC
Protesters disperse after blocking contentious Orange Order parade
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant, who returned from the Labour Party conference for talks, urged both sides of the dispute to "double down on compromise".
