Thousands defy ban to attend Pride march in Hungarian city Pecs ...Middle East

An AFP count estimated between 7,000 and 8,000 protesters gathered in the city centre before peacefully dispersing in the evening.

Teacher and psychologist Edit Sinko, 58, expressed confusion over why the LGBTQ community should face bans.

Organisers bypassed the protest ban by declaring the parade focused on wild animal overpopulation issues.

This march remains the only Pride event in Hungary held outside the capital Budapest.

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony faced police questioning in August for authorising the capital’s event.

Orban has defended the restrictions as child protection measures.

European Parliament members from Romania and Luxembourg attended to show solidarity with the LGBTQ community. – AFP

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