World Masked Youths with Sticks and Bats Spark Police Response Amid Rising Sectarian Tensions in Northern Ireland by Ibrahim Khalil - World Editor April 24, 2026 by Ibrahim Khalil - World Editor April 24, 2026 Fears of Sectarian Clashes as Masked Youths Gather Carrying Sticks and Bats in Derry’s Waterside Residents in Derry’s Waterside area expressed growing concern on Wednesday evening, April 22, 2026, after … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail