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Serbia opposition, rights groups condemn EuroPride decision

People march during a protest against the international LGBT event EuroPride in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. Members of the European Pride Organizers Association chose Serbia's capital three years ago to host the annual event. Opposition parties in Serbia and international rights groups have denounced a decision by populist President Aleksandar Vucic to cancel next month’s pan-European LGBTQ EuroPride events because of threats from right-wing extremists. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic) A monk holds a cross during a protest against the international LGBT event EuroPride in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. Members of the European Pride Organizers Association chose Serbia's capital three years ago to host the annual event. Opposition parties in Serbia and international rights groups have denounced a decision by populist President Aleksandar Vucic to cancel next month’s pan-European LGBTQ EuroPride events because of threats from right-wing extremists. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic) A Russian flag is held, during a protest against the international LGBT event Euro Pride in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. Members of the European Pride Organizers Association chose Serbia's capital three years ago to host the annual event. Serbia won't allow a pan-European LGBTQ Pride event to take place in Belgrade next month, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Saturday, citing threats from right-wing extremists and fears of clashes. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic) An Orthodox nun holds an icon during a protest against the international LGBT event EuroPride in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. Members of the European Pride Organizers Association chose Serbia's capital three years ago to host the annual event. Opposition parties in Serbia and international rights groups have denounced a decision by populist President Aleksandar Vucic to cancel next month’s pan-European LGBTQ EuroPride events because of threats from right-wing extremists. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic) People march during a protest against the international LGBT event EuroPride, in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. Members of the European Pride Organizers Association chose Serbia's capital three years ago to host the annual event. Opposition parties in Serbia and international rights groups have denounced a decision by populist President Aleksandar Vucic to cancel next month’s pan-European LGBTQ EuroPride events because of threats from right-wing extremists. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic) People display the images of Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, and controversial Serb World War II leader Gen. Dragoljub Draza Mihailovic, left, during a protest against the international LGBT event EuroPride in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. Members of the European Pride Organizers Association chose Serbia's capital three years ago to host the annual event. Serbia won't allow a pan-European LGBTQ Pride event to take place in Belgrade next month, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Saturday, citing threats from right-wing extremists and fears of clashes. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic) People display the images of Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, and controversial Serb World War II leader Gen. Dragoljub Draza Mihailovic, left, during a protest against the international LGBT event EuroPride in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. Members of the European Pride Organizers Association chose Serbia's capital three years ago to host the annual event. Serbia won't allow a pan-European LGBTQ Pride event to take place in Belgrade next month, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Saturday, citing threats from right-wing extremists and fears of clashes. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic) A monk holds a cross during a protest against the international LGBT event EuroPride in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. Members of the European Pride Organizers Association chose Serbia's capital three years ago to host the annual event. Serbia won't allow a pan-European LGBTQ Pride event to take place in Belgrade next month, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Saturday, citing threats from right-wing extremists and fears of clashes. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Serbia opposition, rights groups condemn EuroPride decision