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(2 Jun 2012) Hundreds of gays, lesbians and their supporters marched on Saturday through the capital of Latvia, demanding more rights in a society where they still face high levels of intolerance.
Homosexuality was a taboo throughout the communist era and that hostility lingers today, despite a growing sense of openness in the region since several of its countries joined the European Union in 2004.
Some 400 braved rain and hail to march in Riga and required massive police protection.
Previous gay pride parades in the Baltics have been marred by violence and heckling from homophobic protesters, though this year the opponents were few and calm.
The demonstration is among many gay pride events taking place in June across Europe and elsewhere.
In Riga, US diplomats took part to show their support. They said US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has asked American officials to be more active in promoting equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people throughout the world.


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