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Organizer Says Pride Parade In Kiev More Of A 'Celebration' This Year

In the Ukranian capital Kiev's pride parade Sunday, a heavy police presence protected the marchers suppporting LGBT rights. In previous years the event has often been marred by violence.
A heavy police presence guarded supporters of LGBT rights at the Gay Pride parade in Kiev Sunday. In previous years, violence has broken out between Pride supporters and far-right protesters. / Efrem Lukatsky / Shutterstock.com

Thousands of people marched in the capital Kiev Sunday in support of LGBT rights and equality in Ukraine. The marchers were joined by several foreign diplomats and politicians in what organizers say is the largest Pride event the country has seen yet.

The annual, who threw flares and injured two police officers. This year, the parade was flanked by a heavy police presence in riot gear. Despite a small group of protesters at the start, the parade was able to continue safely.

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