: :inin Kyiv (EET)

Several Injured, Including Police, at Ukraine Gay Rally


Opponents of gay rights in Ukraine’s capital attacked a gay pride march Saturday, leaving some people injured, including policemen.

According to reports, assailants used smoke bombs and tear gas against marchers. Five officers and some marchers were hurt and some demonstrators were arrested.

The march, organized under the banner “KyivPride2015,” took place along the Dnipro River that runs through Kyiv, despite warnings from Mayor Vitaly Klitschko of a threat of violence from far-right groups.

Ukrainian authorities have increased their support for gay rights since a new pro-Western government came to power last year. Several hundred police officers were deployed to protect the marchers …read more

Source: Voice of America

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