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Hungary's Pride March Ban Sparks Civil Rights Outcry

9/6/2025

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Hungarian authorities banned the October 4 Pride march in Pecs, citing laws against promoting homosexuality.
This follows a June ban on Budapest Pride, where over 200,000 participants protested.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government claims the ban protects children, while critics see it as a civil rights violation.
Organizers, Diverse Youth Network, condemned the ban and plan to proceed with the event.
The EU has raised concerns over Hungary's civil rights violations, increasing tensions with Brussels.

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Hungarian authorities banned the October 4 Pride march in Pecs, citing laws against promoting homosexuality.
This follows a June ban on Budapest Pride, where over 200,000 participants protested.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government claims the ban protects children, while critics see it as a civil rights violation.
Organizers, Diverse Youth Network, condemned the ban and plan to proceed with the event.
The EU has raised concerns over Hungary's civil rights violations, increasing tensions with Brussels.