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Gay parade dispersed in Minsk
Special task police violently dispersed a procession called “Slavic Gay Pride 2010, in Minsk on Saturday, BelaPAN said.
About 30 people took part in the procession, which took place on Surhanava Street. They walked a few dozen yards, chanting “No to Homophobia!” “Equal Rights without Compromises!” and “Homophobia is a Disease!” and displaying rainbow flags, before stopping for speeches at the number one building Surhanava Street.
The crowd attempted to go farther but was violently stopped by personnel of the Minsk-based police Special Task Regiment, with more than 10 people arrested.
The gay parade had been banned by the Minsk City Executive Committee.
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