Local peace talks underway in Belfast

Round-table talks are underway in east Belfast in an effort to avoid another night of sectarian rioting near the Catholic-Protestant interface.

Round-table talks are underway in east Belfast in an effort to avoid another night of sectarian rioting near the Catholic-Protestant interface.

The talks involve community workers and elected representatives from both sides of the religious divide, but Sammy Wilson, a local DUP councillor, has refused to attend because Sinn Fein was also invited.

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