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28 Aug 2020 | 08:25 PM UTC

Hungary: Anti-LGBTQ+ march scheduled in Budapest for August 29

Anti-LGBTQ+ march scheduled in Budapest for August 29; avoid all gatherings and demonstrations as a precaution

Warning

Event

A far-right demonstration against LGBTQ+ rights has been planned by the 64 County Youth Movement in Budapest on Saturday, August 29. Participants are reportedly expected to gather at 14:00 (local time) on Nagymezo Utca in the capital before marching through the city center and along the Szabadsag hid to Racz Spa.

A heightened security presence and localized disruption in the vicinity of the march should be anticipated.  

Advice

Those in Budapest are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.