A gay pride parade in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv has ended in violence after around 150 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender marchers came under attack.

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The organisers of “KyivPride2015” had been warned by the city’s mayor Vitaly Klitschko that the event could be cancelled because of a threat of violence from far-right groups.

Ukrainian authorities have increased their support for LGBT rights since the current pro-European government took office last year.

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