Mediation over Drumcree parade is ‘dead in the water’, say nationalists
Summary
Talks are ongoing between nationalist and unionist groups in Northern Ireland about the Drumcree parade. The nationalist group opposes the parade on their road and has started a new legal challenge, while talks with the Northern Ireland secretary are continuing but face difficulties.Key Facts
- The Drumcree parade has caused a long-running dispute between nationalist and unionist communities.
- The nationalist Garvaghy Road Residents’ Coalition wants to stop the parade on their road and has launched a new legal challenge.
- The Parades Commission allowed the parade for the first time in almost 30 years to go down Garvaghy Road.
- Leaders from both groups met with Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant to discuss mediation.
- Negotiations have not made much progress, and the nationalist side says mediation talks are “dead in the water.”
- The Orange Order has tried to march but has been stopped by nationalist protesters.
- The Irish government leaders have criticized the decision allowing the parade and are involved in efforts to ease tensions.
- Police have not broken up protests on Garvaghy Road to avoid violence.
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