Anti-LGBTQ Raids in Moscow Nightclubs

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A dozen Moscow clubgoers were found guilty of 'petty hooliganism' and detained following anti-LGBTQ 'propaganda' raids by Russian security forces, leading to concerns about LGBTQ rights in Russia.

Key Points

  • Moscow clubgoers detained for 'petty hooliganism' following anti-LGBTQ raids
  • Raids conducted a year after Russia's Supreme Court designated LGBTQ activists as extremists
  • Critics view crackdown on LGBTQ rights as part of wider suppression in Russia

Cons

  • Violation of LGBTQ rights
  • Potential for harsh penalties under Russian law