# First Protestant march in a Catholic area in nearly 30 years

https://mins.news/en/item/76016

- France 24, 2026-09-27 13:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/first-protestant-march-in-catholic-area-in-nearly-30-years

> Tensions are rising in Northern Ireland after Belfast’s High Court approved a controversial parade. About 2,000 protesters blocked the route into a Catholic area, where the Orange Order was due to march for the first time in nearly 30 years. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged all sides to remain calm.

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