A teenager from the Czech Republic is detained for preparing a terrorist attack at Pride in Slovakia

Czech police detained a teenager suspected of preparing a terrorist attack at an LGBTQ+ pride event that was scheduled to take place in Slovakia. According to law enforcement agencies, the detainee was actively planning the attack and could pose a serious threat to the safety of the event participants.

A minor was detained in the Czech Republic on charges of supporting terrorism and preparing an attack on an LGBT march

Czech police have arrested a minor suspected of plotting a terrorist attack at Rainbow Pride, one of the largest LGBT+ events in Slovakia. This became known from a message from Deník N.

The teenager was arrested and detained over fears that he could obstruct the investigation or re-commit criminal acts for which he was already being prosecuted, Olomouc chief prosecutor Radim Dragun said.

As Radim Dragun noted, the detainee was not accused of preparing a terrorist attack at the LGBT march in Bratislava, since he independently stopped further actions. However, the Czech police charged him with supporting and facilitating terrorism, as well as creating and promoting a movement aimed at violating human rights and freedoms.

We are talking about a Telegram group that consisted of several hundred, mostly minors, members who spread extremist ideas and planned a terrorist attack. “This group brought together people who actively argued, became radicalized, exchanged neo-Nazi symbols and, according to the police, were preparing their first attack, planned for July 20 in Bratislava. During the Equality March, they intended to kill its participants,” reports Deník N.

According to Czech law, such crimes are punishable by up to 15 years in prison, but milder measures are provided for minors.

Following the arrest of a teenager, Prague police announced their intention to tighten security at an upcoming LGBT festival in the city. Recall that last month a Norwegian court found Iranian-born Zaniyar Matapur guilty of a terrorist attack at the Oslo LGBT festival in 2022 and sentenced him to 30 years in prison.

LGBT communities continue to march under threat of terrorist attacks, showing determination and unity

Despite the increase in terrorist attacks against LGBT communities, these groups continue to hold marches and events, declaring their resolve and solidarity. Recent years have seen an increase in violence and threats against LGBT activists around the world, which in turn has impacted the security and organization of such events. However, despite this, many of them strongly insist on holding marches as a symbol of defiance and the fight for rights and freedoms.

One notable example is the recent Budapest LGBT Pride, which brought together thousands of participants to protest discriminatory laws and policies that target the LGBT community. This action was a manifestation of determination and unity among people who face a real threat to their safety. In an environment where such events are often targeted by radical groups and terrorists, participating in such marches becomes an act of personal courage and collective strength.

March organizers and activists emphasize the importance of such events for visibility and dialogue about human rights. Despite the threat of violence, they continue to do everything possible to ensure the safety of participants and raise public awareness of issues of discrimination and legal violations. For many of them, participating in such actions is not just a way to protest, but also a way to show that their rights and dignity matter, despite fear and threats.

Marches and pride events in these settings highlight the importance of solidarity and cohesion in the fight for equality and rights, providing the public with the opportunity to see that even in the face of danger, people are willing to stand up for their beliefs and rights.