Kiev Pride

[Doughnut Boy Andy]

They are shocking pictures which gay people still face a daily struggle against prejudice in some parts of the world.
With a group of three violent thugs kicking and jumping on him, Svyatoslav Sheremet lies forlornly on the ground.
He is being attacked because he is the head of the organisation Gay Forum of Ukraine.
He was attacked after meeting with members of the media to inform them that the first gay parade in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev was cancelled.
The attackers ran off when they realised members of the media were documenting the horrific assault.
The event - which had attracted about 150 gay men and lesbians - was held at a secret location and had a huge police presence.
But hundreds of neo-Nazis and other right-wing extremists turned up and spread throughout the city and began to attack people.
At least two people required hospital treatment after being assaulted.
Following the arrival of the huge groups of extremists - and the risks they posed to those looking to enjoy the event - Kiev Pride was called off.

Daily Mail

Kiev Pride nach Nazi-Angriffe abgesagt.

[Doughnut Boy Andy]

Gay England football fans travelling to Ukraine for Euro 2012 have been warned to keep a low profile for their own safety.

The advice came after Kiev's first ever gay pride parade was cancelled on Sunday amid fears of violence from far-right thugs.

Television pictures showed Svyatoslav Sheremet, head of the Gay Forum of Ukraine, being kicked and jumped on by a group of men after the event was stopped.

Amnesty International said police in the capital advised organisers to abandon the march just 30 minutes before it was due to start after 500 ultra-right football hooligans had gathered.

Independent