Portadown Standoff: Thousands Block Orange Order March in First Attempt in 28 Years
Thousands of protesters blocked the Orange Order from marching down Garvaghy Road in Portadown, Northern Ireland, on Sunday, marking the first attempt in 28 years. The High Court had overturned a ban, but Sinn Féin leaders joined the blockade, while DUP leaders demanded the rule of law be upheld. Police and UK officials called for calm as the standoff continued.