He added that the PSNI needed a clear role to deal with the flag issue.

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And it's clear that Islamists groups are far from raising the white flag in parts of northern Mali.

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It is clear to all that the issues go far beyond the union flag, and I repeat my invitation to Mr Bryson and his colleagues to engage with the Unionist Forum, which offers an unique opportunity to air their grievances with the realistic hope of redress.

BBC: Mike Nesbitt