Belfast: Protests over flag continue

BELFAST Protest have been ongoing in Belfast, Northern Ireland, for five days now over a decision regarding the British flag. The flag will no longer be displayed in the town hall in the city throughout the year. Belfast: Protests over flag continue Late on Monday ,as in previous days, there were clashes between the police and protesters. In the footage showed on television, torched vehicles and demonstrators clashing in the streets with the police could be seen, reported the AP. The issue of state symbols often causes religious tensions in Northern Ireland, where Protestants generally want to remain in the United Kingdom, and Catholics to unite with the Republic of Ireland. In the last days of riots more than 60 police officers have been injured, while hundreds of people have been arrested. A scene from Belgfast (Beta/AP) Tanjug

Belfast: Protests over flag continue

Late on Monday ,as in previous days, there were clashes between the police and protesters.

In the footage showed on television, torched vehicles and demonstrators clashing in the streets with the police could be seen, reported the AP.

The issue of state symbols often causes religious tensions in Northern Ireland, where Protestants generally want to remain in the United Kingdom, and Catholics to unite with the Republic of Ireland.

In the last days of riots more than 60 police officers have been injured, while hundreds of people have been arrested.