Northern Ireland secretary Chris Bryant bans Drumcree parade
Prospect of contentious Orange Order march through Garvaghy Road in Portadown has led to a nearly two-week standoff The Northern Ireland secretary of state…
The Guardian reports: Prospect of contentious Orange Order march through Garvaghy Road in Portadown has led to a nearly two-week standoff The Northern Ireland secretary of state has banned the Drumcree parade after a 13-day impasse between the Orange Order and nationalists.
Chris Bryant announced on Friday night that it was “not in the public interest” for Orangemen to march the contested route through Garvaghy Road in Portadown, which Catholic residents had blocked.
This world story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Northern Ireland, Chris Bryant and Orange Order.
Why it matters
Events like this can shape regional stability, diplomacy and humanitarian conditions beyond the country where they unfold.
Key details
- Location
- United Kingdom · Europe
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- Northern Ireland, Chris Bryant, Orange Order, Garvaghy Road
- Section
- World
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at The GuardianSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
NI World Cup hopes gone from 'improbable to impossible'
Michael McArdle admits Northern Ireland's chances of beating Portugal in a Women's World Cup play-off have "gone from improbable to impossible"…
The bendy elm crowned UK Tree of the Year
It is the first time a tree in Northern Ireland has won the national title since it was launched in 2014.
NI make huge strides despite Georgia frustration
With eight points from four games, Northern Ireland show real progress through what manager Michael O'Neill calls "one of the most enjoyable…
Highlights: Northern Ireland frustrated by Georgia
Watch highlights as Northern Ireland end the extended window with a 0-0 Nations League draw against Georgia at Windsor Park.
CCTV footage shows ICE shooting in New York
New footage shows the moment ICE agents opened fire on a man as he drove his car with his child in the backseat.
Thousands of security personnel deployed as Delhi braces for ‘cockroach’ protest
Several trains to Delhi have been cancelled and dozens of metro stations are shut to stop protesters from gathering.
Trump fumes over Nobel peace prize snub and criticizes Norway
President complains about not winning prize in year he started war with Iran and says: ‘We will not forget, Norway’ Donald Trump complained Friday…
Putin tells Trump peace talks are unlikely, cites Ukraine drone attacks
Drone attacks on Moscow during last month's election undermined trilateral peace negotiations, the Kremlin says.