Queer community: Police deployed at CSD and counter-demonstration in Oranienburg

The police are at 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 police Oberhavel. “We are prepared so that there are no riots,” said a spokesman. The police are trying to prevent the groups from meeting. 300 counter-demonstrators are said to be registered.

Disruptions expected at CSD

Candy Boldt-Händel, co-organizer of the Oberhavel CSD in Oranienburg, expects around 1,000 participants in the parade. Disruptive actions are to be expected, says Boldt-Händel. 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.

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