Violent Demonstrations Injure Dozens Of Police In Northern Ireland -- CNN
Belfast, Northern Ireland (CNN) -- Petrol bombs, smoke canisters and hurled bricks have injured dozens of police during weeks of violence in Northern Ireland, officials said Sunday.
At least 52 officers have been wounded since pro-British protests erupted in the Northern Ireland city of Belfast last month, police said. Authorities have arrested 70 people in connection with the violence.
Tensions have been high since City Council members there voted a month ago to stop flying the Union Jack flag year-round, restricting it instead to certain days.
Politicians, clergy and community leaders were meeting Sunday afternoon to discuss ways of ending the unrest.
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More News On Northern Ireland
Man arrested after shots fired at Northern Irish police in flag riots -- Reuters
Gunmen fire on police in Belfast as flag dispute continues -- The Guardian
Police arrest 70 after Belfast flag riots -- Financial Times
Belfast flags trouble: Matt Baggott in warning to rioters -- BBC
Northern Irish paramilitaries hijacking flag protests - police federation -- Reuters
Peace talks on Northern Ireland violence -- The Australian
My Comment: Yup .... Northern Ireland's sectarian anger is still simmering.
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