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Protesters block Orange Order march in Portadown
Original: Northern Ireland protesters block Orange Order march in Portadown
Demonstrators blocked an Orange Order march in Portadown, Northern Ireland, disrupting the loyal order's parade through the town. The Orange Order's marches, which commemorate historical Protestant victories, have long been a source of tension between unionist and nationalist communities, and parades in Portadown in particular have repeatedly sparked confrontation. The blockade adds to ongoing debate over contested parades and public order policing in the region.
Why now: Marches by the Orange Order are a recurring flashpoint between communities in Northern Ireland, so any blockade draws immediate attention.
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