10 Russian LGBT activists arrested at Sochi Olympics HQ

[William769]

Ten LGBT activists were arrested at Sochi Olympics HQ in Moscow for daring to defy Russia’s anti-gay laws today (25 September).

The group, led by gay activist Nikolai Alekseev, tried to hold a protest against the ban against public rallies during the Olympic Games in Sochi next year.

According to eyewitness reports, once police seized a poster calling for the end to homophobia in Russia the group were immediately arrested at around 2pm (local time).

Spirits appear to be high in the group, having taken a picture in the police van and posted it on social media.

The group had requested formally to be able to protest peacefully, but were denied by authorities.

http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/10-russian-lgbt-activists-arrested-sochi-olympics-hq250913

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1. the first to stand for human rights nt

[William769]

2. ...

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3. K&R nt

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4. Good on them!

May there be a thousand more.

[William769]

5. May they multiply like bunnies!

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6. Fingers crossed!

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7. Bittersweet.

I applaud the actions taken against the Olympics. I hope there are more and more protests, but I hope it is not led by that disgusting Jew-hating scum, Nikolai Alekseev!

[William769]

8. I am hoping we are just seeing the beginning here.

Always the optimist.

[Behind the Aegis]

9. Honestly, I don't doubt it.

As the Olympics draw nearer, I suspect we will see more and more protests. Sadly, I think we will also see more and more aggressive anti-gay behavior. I really am afraid for gays in Russia. I think the next several months are going to be perilous.