Security in the first place: CSD in Bautzen under police protection
Security in the first place: CSD in Bautzen under police protection
Bautzen (dpa) - The Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Bautzen, which is intended to promote the rights of LGBTQ+ people, was under special police protection due to possible right -wing extremists. In the eastern Saxon city, around 500 participants are expected today, while an Organizada protest event against the CSD is planned at the same time with up to 400 people.
right mobilization and their effects
The right -wing extremist small party Freie Saxony has announced that it can demonstrate with 30 to 50 followers. This illustrates the increasing challenge that events such as the CSD in Germany face. A police spokesman emphasized that the use of the security forces aimed at ensuring that the events run smoothly. However, details about the exact number of emergency services were not published.
security concerns lead to the cancellation of the final party
The organizers of the CSD have canceled a final party planned for the evening. CSD organizer Jonas Löschau, who is also a member of the Greens in the city council and in the Bautzen district council, explained that they could not take responsibility for the security of the event, especially in view of the mobilization of right-wing groups. He advised the participants to move in groups to minimize the risk during their arrival and departure.
protests and social importance
The Saxon Minister of Justice Katja Meier expressed dismayed about the security situation, which made it necessary to cancel an important event. She described the hatred and agitation against queer people as an expression of misanthropic ideologies that should not have any place in society. This incident underlines social tensions and the still existing challenges in the struggle for equality and acceptance.
history and meaning of Christopher Street Day
The Christopher Street Day is celebrated in many cities worldwide and is reminiscent of the events of June 28, 1969, when police officers stormed the “Stonewall Inn” gay and lesbian venue in New York what protests from LGBTQ+ triggered people. The CSD has set itself the task of drawing attention to the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, intersexuals and queer people and promoting acceptance in society.
In view of these current developments, it is of great importance that society is together and campaigns against any form of discrimination to promote respectful coexistence.
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