2023-08-13 20:31:10
The first Gay Pride in the East German town of Weißenfels was disrupted on Sunday by far-right activists who allegedly gave the Hitler salute, police said.
More than 20 people launched an action before the start of the parade that defends the rights of LGBTQIA+ people. As a result, Pride was delayed. Those involved have all been placed in administrative detention.
Since the Hitler salute is banned in Germany, the security forces of the state of Saxony-Anhalt have opened an investigation into the incident. Police might not provide further details as the investigation is ongoing.
According to the police, some 600 people took part in the Gay Pride. After the incidents at the beginning, the event went off without any further problems.
Previously, the far right, including the Der Dritte Weg party, had called for protests once morest the parade through social media and leaflets. The messages were accompanied by homophobic remarks. Burgenland administrator Götz Ulrich, who is the patron of Pride, pointed out that the far-right discourse highlights the importance of supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. It is not always easy for homosexuals to feel accepted in rural communities.
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