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SCREENSHOT - Pride parade demonstration in Germany

Video. Bautzen Pride goes ahead under police guard after threats

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The Pride parade in Bautzen, eastern Germany, went ahead on Sunday with a strong police presence following threats from far-right groups.

It was the third time the event has been held in the city, where last year around 1,000 participants were met by about 700 counter-demonstrators.

Organisers said security was increased this year to prevent disruptions, while a separate Pride parade in Gelsenkirchen was cancelled after threats.

Some in Bautzen link the hostility to "the rise of the far-right AfD party and increasing political radicalisation in Germany", warning "it poses a broader threat as the government struggles to respond".

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