Orange Order criticises 'inaccurate and sensationalist' media coverage
The GOLI said the BBC's recent coverage about a cross-community sports camp in County Down which was cancelled as residents and an Orange Lodge raised concerns over the "perceived move of the GAA into the local community" , was relentless and unbalanced.
In a statement , the GOLI also said the BBC continued to "marginalise Orangeism", criticising its coverage of the Twelfth celebrations.
A spokesperson for the BBC said its coverage reflected "their scale and significance for those taking part".
"We provided extensive, cross-platform coverage of the Orange Order's 12 July events," they added.
"Our multiple news reports were informative and impartial.
"And they were complemented by The Twelfth programme on BBCNI television and BBC iPlayer."
The Grand Orange Lodge statement also criticised the Belfast Telegraph, Sunday Life and Irish News.
It called the Sunday Life's story about the Goldsprings LOL worshipful master "victimisation".
"Will the Belfast Telegraph door step the organisers of the Joe Cahill children's GAA Gaelic competition to be held as part of Féile an Phobail?"
The GOLI said it had become accustomed to "commentators who are paid to produce content for the Irish News amongst others, spewing bile and intolerance towards anything associated with our culture, our community, and our traditions".
The Belfast Telegraph and Irish News have been approached for comment.
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