India, Sept. 28 -- Tensions have flared in Portadown in Northern Ireland, where the route of a disputed Orange Order parade on the Garvaghy Road was blocked by hundreds of protesters. The march was granted approval for the first time since 1998 after a court ruling late last night.

Why Did Protesters Block the Orange Order March?

The dispute centres on the Garvaghy Road, an area with a mainly nationalist and Catholic population. The Orange Order had been permitted to hold its Drumcree parade along the road, subject to restrictions. Hundreds of nationalist protesters gathered on Sunday, linking arms and blocking the route. The protest was largely peaceful, although police warned those taking part that they could face arrest and prosecuti...