Berlin & Brandenburg: Police deployed at CSD and counter demonstration in Oranienburg

Berlin & Brandenburg
Police deployed at CSD and counter demonstration in Oranienburg

20.09.2024, 12:46

Oranienburg celebrates Christopher Street Day (CSD) – accompanied by a police presence. A counter-demonstration has also been registered.

Oranienburg (dpa/bb) – The police are on duty at the Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Oranienburg, north of Berlin, on Saturday to prevent clashes with right-wing counter-demonstrators. There will be protests against the colorful parade, in which queer people want to stand up for diversity and democracy. A counter-event has been registered, the Oberhavel police announced. “We are prepared so that there are no riots,” said a spokesman. The police are trying to prevent the groups from meeting.

The situation at the CSD in Frankfurt (Oder) has recently remained relaxed. However, weeks ago the small right-wing extremist party Free Saxony called for a protest against the CSD in Bautzen.

Oranienburg is celebrating its second Pride this year. After a demonstration, the celebrations will take place on the Schlossplatz. According to the organizers, between 500 and 800 participants took part last year. The community of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people will demonstrate for their rights.