Thousands of police officers were deployed to protect marchers at Belgrade’s (Serbia) Pride parade yesterday as participants clashed with anti-gay protesters.

Reports claim up to 90 police officers required medical attention and two had been seriously wounded in the violence, which spread to other parts of the Serbian capital. Police said at least one gay rights activist had been beaten unconscious and more than 100 people had been detained.

Serbia's government is currently seeking EU membership.

Should countries with such intolerance be allowed membership into the EU?


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