Annual LGBT Rights March Takes Place in Kyiv Amid Disputed Attendance Figures and Pre-March Clashes
An annual LGBT rights march occurred in Kyiv on June 21, with police reporting approximately 35,000 attendees and organizers stating at least 5,000 participants. Prior to the march, police removed over 150 protesters who attempted to block the route, and detained 57 members of radical groups. Around 5,000 police and National Guard personnel were deployed to secure the event. Roads in the city中心被关闭
An annual LGBT rights march took place in Kyiv on June 21, according to the Kyiv Independent. The event, which has a history of past violence, proceeded without serious incidents. Police reported that approximately 35,000 people attended the march, while organizers stated there were at least 5,000 participants. Prior to the march, police removed over 150 protesters who attempted to block the march route. Authorities detained 57 members of radical groups, according to RFE/RL. Around 5,000 police and soldiers from the National Guard were deployed to protect the marchers, and roads in the city center were closed to vehicle traffic. RFE/RL reported the march occurred on June 17, conflicting with the June 21 date cited by the Kyiv Independent.
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