Increase in Assaults on Gay Men in Belarus
Posted on July 7, 2008
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There is widespread concern among the gay community in Belarus following an increased number of homophobic attacks over the past month.
Among the victims was Edward Tarletski, a well-known Belarusian gay and member of the Board of Lambda Belarus.
He was badly beaten on May 21 at around 11 p.m. when he was on his way back to his Minsk home.
According to Mr. Tarletski, he was attacked by three young persons between 20 and 25 years as he arrived at his apartment building.
“I was approaching the entrance, when I saw young people smoking nearby,” he said.
“One of them called me by my surname—to make it clear that it was me, I think. Another one unexpectedly hit me in face, and I fell down.
“They kicked me many times, mostly in the head. Then they escaped. I lost consciousness. A neighbour then helped me to reach my apartment.
“The villains took nothing: in my bag I had money and camera,” he said.
Increase in Assaults on Gay Men in Belarus
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