Russian bar workers arrested in first LGBT 'extremism' case
Arrests made in Russia for promoting non-traditional sexual relations.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Two bar workers in Russia have been arrested in a groundbreaking criminal case targeting the LGBT community. A Russian court accused the bar’s administrator and art director of promoting non-traditional sexual relations among patrons. Videos of police detaining club visitors sparked the case. The court ordered their arrest for organizing an “extremist organization” under a recent law. The court’s declaration that the LGBT movement incites discord has raised concerns. Amnesty International called on Russian authorities to review the ruling and end persecution of LGBTI individuals.