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Orange Order parade dispute continues after main players hold talks

A controversial march was due to take place on Sunday morning but was blocked by protesters on the mainly-nationalist Garvaghy Road.

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Stalemate over Orange Order parade - as solution to dispute 'tantalisingly a bit far away' Sky News – UK
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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.

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Garvaghy Road Orange Order parade dispute

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Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant has banned the Drumcree Orange Order parade from proceeding along Garvaghy Road, and a judicial review of that ban has been adjourned until Monday. First Minister Michelle O'Neill has been invited for a police interview over her involvement in the protest and says she will co-operate.

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In this event Legal challenge to be heard over Drumcree parade ban Earlier coverage First minister called for police interview over Garvaghy Road protests Earlier coverage Northern Ireland: 2,000 protesters block disputed Portadown march Earlier coverage Controversial Orange Order march to go ahead for first time in nearly 30 years after late night drama Earlier coverage
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Orange Order parade dispute continues after main players hold talksBBC News – UK
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Orange Order parade dispute continues after main players hold talks

Stalemate over Orange Order parade - as solution to dispute 'tantalisingly a bit far away'Sky News – UK
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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.

Orange Order march row goes to heart of ongoing divisions in Northern IrelandBBC News – UK
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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.

Protesters disperse after blocking contentious Orange Order paradeBBC News – UK
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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".

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