Northern Ireland Bans Drumcree Parade After First Approval in 28 Years

The dispute sparked protests by thousands of residents who blocked access to the predominantly nationalist neighborhood for several days in late September. While the UK government attempted to mediate a compromise on Oct. 2, those talks ended without a resolution. The confrontation also left Republican First Minister Michelle O'Neill and other leaders facing up to 6 months in jail for their participation in unlawful protests as police launch investigations into the blockades.