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| Belfast braced for 'Operation Standstill' by loyalist protesters | Belfast braced for 'Operation Standstill' by loyalist protesters |
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| Commuters in Belfast are going to be hit by what has been called "Operation Standstill" as loyalist protesters aim to block roads at teatime as part of the Union flag dispute. | Commuters in Belfast are going to be hit by what has been called "Operation Standstill" as loyalist protesters aim to block roads at teatime as part of the Union flag dispute. |
| The protest, along major arterial routes, will take place between 6pm and 8pm on Friday evening as the demonstrations continue against Belfast city council's decision to limit the number of days the flag is flown over city hall. | The protest, along major arterial routes, will take place between 6pm and 8pm on Friday evening as the demonstrations continue against Belfast city council's decision to limit the number of days the flag is flown over city hall. |
| A number of other demonstrations are also believed to be planned for areas across Belfast, Newtownabbey, counties Antrim and Down, and further afield from Friday afternoon. | A number of other demonstrations are also believed to be planned for areas across Belfast, Newtownabbey, counties Antrim and Down, and further afield from Friday afternoon. |
| While violence has broken out after protests over the past 48 hours, there has been no disorder in the main flashpoints such as east Belfast where there had been six previous consecutive nights of trouble. | While violence has broken out after protests over the past 48 hours, there has been no disorder in the main flashpoints such as east Belfast where there had been six previous consecutive nights of trouble. |
| The Police Service of Northern Ireland has revealed that 107 people have so far been arrested and 82 charged in connection with the disruption. Crowds have thrown petrol bombs, fireworks and other debris at police, injuring 66 officers. | The Police Service of Northern Ireland has revealed that 107 people have so far been arrested and 82 charged in connection with the disruption. Crowds have thrown petrol bombs, fireworks and other debris at police, injuring 66 officers. |
| While the tempo of violence has slowed over the past two days the costs of the disorder are climbing. The Confederation of British Industry has estimated the economy has lost about £15m in trade since the protests began in early December. | While the tempo of violence has slowed over the past two days the costs of the disorder are climbing. The Confederation of British Industry has estimated the economy has lost about £15m in trade since the protests began in early December. |
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