Thousands rally in Bratislava to honor 2 homosexual men shot dead
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia’s president joined a rally of countless numbers on Friday to honor two gay guys who ended up shot dead in the cash previously this 7 days and exhibit assistance for the LGBTQ community.
Individuals lit candles at the internet site of the capturing right before marching to a central Bratislava sq.. Police claimed Friday they are investigating the killings as a dislike crime.
In her deal with to the crowd, President Zuzana Caputova requested LGBTQ individuals for forgiveness “for not currently being in a position to really feel risk-free in Slovakia.”
“You belong here, you have a worth for our culture,” she mentioned.
“Thank you,” the folks chanted.
Caputova and Key Minister Eduard Heger called on other politicians Thursday to meticulously pick their phrases when talking about minorities. Some politicians, like from the ruling coalition, have earlier built derogatory feedback about the LGBTQ community.
Police explained two adult men aged 23 and 26 had been killed on Wednesday evening in front of a bar, which is a well-known location for the neighborhood LGBTQ community in downtown Bratislava. A 28-calendar year aged lady endured a leg harm.
The 19-year-previous suspect discovered only as Juraj K. was identified dead on Thursday early morning. Law enforcement said he likely shot himself in his head.
The suspect posted a racist textual content on Twitter voicing hatred for Jews and LGBTQ people today, and posts about the shooting.
Slovakia is a Roman Catholic stronghold in Central and Eastern Europe where identical sexual intercourse partners can’t marry or sign-up their partnership.
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia’s president joined a rally of countless numbers on Friday to honor two gay guys who ended up shot dead in the cash previously this 7 days and exhibit assistance for the LGBTQ community.
Individuals lit candles at the internet site of the capturing right before marching to a central Bratislava sq.. Police claimed Friday they are investigating the killings as a dislike crime.
In her deal with to the crowd, President Zuzana Caputova requested LGBTQ individuals for forgiveness “for not currently being in a position to really feel risk-free in Slovakia.”
“You belong here, you have a worth for our culture,” she mentioned.
“Thank you,” the folks chanted.
Caputova and Key Minister Eduard Heger called on other politicians Thursday to meticulously pick their phrases when talking about minorities. Some politicians, like from the ruling coalition, have earlier built derogatory feedback about the LGBTQ community.
Police explained two adult men aged 23 and 26 had been killed on Wednesday evening in front of a bar, which is a well-known location for the neighborhood LGBTQ community in downtown Bratislava. A 28-calendar year aged lady endured a leg harm.
The 19-year-previous suspect discovered only as Juraj K. was identified dead on Thursday early morning. Law enforcement said he likely shot himself in his head.
The suspect posted a racist textual content on Twitter voicing hatred for Jews and LGBTQ people today, and posts about the shooting.
Slovakia is a Roman Catholic stronghold in Central and Eastern Europe where identical sexual intercourse partners can’t marry or sign-up their partnership.