Official: Anti-gay riots send wrong message to EU
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European Union official says violent anti-gay riots in Serbia could hurt the Balkan country's bid to join the bloc. Police on Sunday clashed with thousands of far-right supporters who were trying to try disrupt a gay pride march in Belgrade. About 140 people were hurt and 200 were arrested.
Jelko Kacin, in charge of the European Parliament's evaluation reports on Serbia, says the anti-gay riots "show an elementary lack" of tolerance for minority rights in Serbia and the "inefficiency" of the state in preventing such a trend. The gay pride march was viewed as a test for Serbia's government as it seeks EU membership. (AP)
