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Bosnian Police Prohibit LGBT Pride Event In Banja Luka

People take part in Sarajevo's third Pride Parade on June 25, 2022.
People take part in Sarajevo's third Pride Parade on June 25, 2022.

Police in Banja Luka, a city in northwestern Bosnia-Herzegovina, has prohibited an LGBT pride event, citing what it said were security concerns. A movie screening and a panel discussion about human rights, organized by the activist groups -- Bh. Pride March from Sarajevo and Geto from Banja Luka -- has been scheduled for March 18. A member of Bh. Pride March told RFE/RL's Balkan Service that it was disappointed with the decision. To read the original story from RFE/RL’s Balkan Service, click here.

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