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- 1Court allows Protestant march through Catholic area of Northern Ireland●Northern Ireland court allows Protestant march in Catholic area
A court in Northern Ireland has ruled that a Protestant march may proceed through a predominantly Catholic area, according to Reuters. Parades through contested neighbourhoods have long been a flashpoint in the region, often prompting objections from residents and requiring decisions by the Parades Commission. The ruling is likely to draw attention amid ongoing sensitivities over sectarian tensions and public order.