Gay pride marchers rallied in central Belgrade today (September 18, 2016) amid a massive turnout of riot police and security officials aimed at preventing unrest that had marred previous rallies, the RFERL (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) website reports.
Several hundred people carrying banners and flags marched through the Serbian capital as helicopters flew above. Police with attack dogs secured the area, which was sealed off to traffic for hours ahead of time.
No incidents were reported and gay rights activist Boban Stojanovic said the march was held with less tension than in previous years, when far-right demonstrators clashed with police.
Serbia has sought to boost gay rights in recent years as part of its bid to join the European Union (EU). An openly gay minister was appointed to the government for the first time last month.
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