Gay activists march during Montenegro’s first pride event in the seaside resort of Budva

Several hundred people shouting “Kill the gays” attacked gay activists and clashed with police in an effort to disrupt the first ever pride event in staunchly conservative Montenegro, which is seeking to improve its human rights record as it bids to join the European Union.

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