Gay pride celebrated in style in Ukraine capital

By Euronews

Published on 12/06/2016 - 16:07

Up to a thousand people have taken part in Ukraine’s first major gay pride rally which was held amid tight security in the capital Kiev.

Up to a thousand people have taken part in Ukraine’s first major gay pride rally which was held amid tight security in the capital Kiev. Authorities allowed gay rights marches when the new pro-Western government came into power after the 2014 revolution, but previous gatherings have been small and have come under attack from far-right groups.

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