Kosovo Holds Its First Pride Parade

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Kosovo Holds Its First Pride Parade
On October 10, over 300 people marched through Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, waving rainbow flags and celebrating LGBT pride.
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Kosovo Holds Its First Pride Parade

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