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Derry Parade Draws 200 Amid Controversy and Police Oversight

4/7/2026

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Story summary

The National Republican Commemoration Committee organized a dissident republican parade in Derry on Easter Monday with around 200 participants.
Police monitored the event as attendees wore paramilitary-style clothing, masks, and flags despite a Parades Commission ruling prohibiting attire.
A small fire was reported in Creggan as police investigate potential breaches of the Terrorism Act.
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan urged calm and leadership to avoid violence seen in previous years.

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Story summary

The National Republican Commemoration Committee organized a dissident republican parade in Derry on Easter Monday with around 200 participants.
Police monitored the event as attendees wore paramilitary-style clothing, masks, and flags despite a Parades Commission ruling prohibiting attire.
A small fire was reported in Creggan as police investigate potential breaches of the Terrorism Act.
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan urged calm and leadership to avoid violence seen in previous years.