N1 has learned that the Serbian police have banned the pride parade scheduled to take place on Saturday as part of EuroPride 2022.
According to N1 sources, the parade is being banned for security reasons because of a rival gathering scheduled for the same day. The police assessed that a danger of clashes between the two groups exists.
NEWS: The #EuroPride2022 March on Saturday has been banned by police because of threats from counter-protests. This is a total failure of political leadership in Serbia. We are working with the @BelgradePride team on alternative solutions. https://t.co/a8eLwxZIX8
— EPOA • EuroPride (@EuroPride) September 13, 2022
An N1 reporter said that there is no information yet on whether all gatherings are being banned or only the route of the parade in central Belgrade. The parade was planned to move from the Serbian Parliament building to Kalemegdan park and possibly back to Tasmajdan park.