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19/07/2013
Orange Order Appeals For Calm
The Orange Order has appealed for calm following the Parades Commission decision to prevent members to march to Ligoniel Orange Hall in north Belfast.
A spokesman for the Orange Order said: "Amid the obvious anger which has manifested itself over recent days, to which the commission must bear full responsibility, Grand Lodge would once again appeal for calm.
"People are entitled to express their views through peaceful protest in a democratic society – however, those intent on causing trouble should stay away from Saturday’s parade.
"Violence is counterproductive and serves no purpose, only damaging the cause of Orangeism."
(CD/MH)
A spokesman for the Orange Order said: "Amid the obvious anger which has manifested itself over recent days, to which the commission must bear full responsibility, Grand Lodge would once again appeal for calm.
"People are entitled to express their views through peaceful protest in a democratic society – however, those intent on causing trouble should stay away from Saturday’s parade.
"Violence is counterproductive and serves no purpose, only damaging the cause of Orangeism."
(CD/MH)
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