Cuba gay rights activists arrested at pride march in Havana
At least three activists participating in the gay parade in Havana were detained.
As such, our correspondent adds, the decision by the government to cancel this year's event was met with disbelief by many of those who had intended to participate.The annual gay pride march is an important event for Cuba's LGBT community In response, activists set up Facebook groups calling for a gathering in the capital on Saturday afternoon.
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