Russian police raid Moscow nightclubs over 'LGBT propaganda' – DW – 11/30/2024
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As part of a government crackdown on what it calls "LGBT propaganda," Russian police have raided a number of bars and nightclubs in Moscow and arrested a travel agency director.

Summary

Russian police raided several Moscow nightclubs, including LGBTQ+ venues Mono and Arma, under anti-“LGBT propaganda” laws, confiscating devices and detaining individuals, including a travel agency director accused of organizing a trip for LGBTQ+ clients.

The raids coincide with the one-year anniversary of Russia outlawing the “international LGBT movement” as an extremist organization, part of President Vladimir Putin’s broader crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights.

Framed as defending “traditional family values,” these measures reflect escalating repression amid Russia’s conservative shift since its war in Ukraine began.

  • RubberElectrons@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 day ago

    What do we do? I’m concerned you’re correct, but not sure what to do about it. Getting armed etc is all reactionary, how do we create a place where people can express themselves without impinging the rights of others… It’s crazy that we thought it was the US, but what a joke it’s playing out to be.