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Protesters block Orange Order march in Northern Ireland
Original: Protesters block Orange Order from marching through Catholic area in Northern Ireland
Protesters blocked the Orange Order from marching through a Catholic area in Northern Ireland, Reuters reports. The Orange Order is a Protestant fraternal organisation whose parades have long been a flashpoint in the region, and attempts to march through largely Catholic or nationalist neighbourhoods frequently trigger confrontation. The incident is likely to renew debate over parading restrictions and community tensions.
Why now: Orange Order parades remain a persistent source of sectarian tension in Northern Ireland, so any blocked march draws immediate attention
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