
The world’s media are reporting that gay men (and presumably other members of the LBT+ community) are being arbitrarily detained and killed in Chechnya. Other reports say that a ‚concentration camp‘ has been established in the Chechen town of Argun.
London fails if it does not challenge this inhumanity. We MUST stand up to this. Bring banners, flags and most importantly bring yourselves to challenge this oppression and show solidarity with LGBT+ people in Russia.
It will be a PEACEFUL and LEGAL protest. The Metropolitan Police have been informed and we will work with them in coming hours to ensure a safe event.
***UPDATE***
Having spoken to the Met, the event will take place at the junction of Bayswater Road and Ossington Street, as the Embassy itself is on a private road. The Met will be there to facilitate a safe event.
NEWS LINKS
http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/chechnya-opened-concentration-camp-gay-men/
http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/gay-man-chechnya-homemade-electric-chair/
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