Serbian gay activists meet indoors after parade banOctober 6, 2012 - 14:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Serbian gay rights activists have staged a brief protest and held an indoor gathering after a pride march was banned by police over far-right security threats, AP reports. Amid heavy police presence, about two dozen flag-waving activists briefly appeared Saturday, Oct 6 outside an office building in central Belgrade for what they described as a "small, silent, non-violent and motionless protest." The decision by Serbia's government to ban the pride event for the second year in a row has drawn criticism at home and abroad. Human Rights Watch urged Serbia on Friday to revoke the decision and provide security for the marchers. The group says "basic human rights are being thrown overboard." Police have said they feared a repeat of violence from 2010 when more than 100 people were injured. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |