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LGBT Protesters in Kiev Attacked With Gas

LGBT Protesters in Kiev Attacked With Gas

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A group protesting Ukraine's proposed anti-homosexuality law in the capital of Kiev were blasted by an unknown gas by homophobic counter-protestors.

In what appeared to be a peaceful gathering this weekend, hundreds marched and held signs against the legislation, which would toss anyone in jail for supposedly "promoting" homosexuality -- that would include taking part in an LGBT rights march. A news video shows a woman running up to the protesters and blasting them with gas. Several people were reportedly arrested.

One female protester told the media, "On December 10, it's World Human Rights Day. But it seems to be irrelevant here in Ukraine. Authorities and their representatives are preventing our supporters from joining us here."

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Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.
Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.
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