Georgia Pride festival in Tbilisi stormed by right-wing protesters

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1970-01-01 08:00

Up to 2,000 protesters stormed a gay pride festival, in a country where anti-LGBT prejudice is common.

Up to 2,000 anti-LGBT protesters stormed a gay pride festival in Georgia's capital Tbilisi on Saturday, forcing its cancellation.

The right-wing protesters, who included Orthodox Christian clergy, scuffled with police, rushed the stage and burned rainbow flags.

The organisers and Georgia...