While many peaceful protests have been held across the province since the decision to limit the Union Flag to fly on 20 designated days a year from Belfast City Hall, violence has also been making the headlines.
Around 40 arrests have been made, many police officers have been injured and three politicians have received death threats.
Last week DUP leader and First Minister Peter Robinson called for protests to be suspended, and on Tuesday UUP leader Mike Nesbitt called for them to end completely.
But protests are still being planned for this coming weekend.
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