Northern Ireland: Orange March Allowed Through Catholic Area for First Time in 28 Years

The Parade Commission has permitted the Drumcree Orange March to pass through the Catholic Garvaghy Road neighborhood in Portadown for the first time since 1998, following a judge's overturn of an earlier ban. This decision breaks a long-standing pattern of restriction and could heighten sectarian tensions in the region. The move is significant as it marks a reversal of a contentious precedent, with potential implications for community relations and political stability in Northern Ireland.