Serbia's leader to attend gay pride march for first time
Police have cordoned off central Belgrade
17 September, 12:44Ana Brnabic was elected earlier this year in what was seen as part of Serbia's efforts to embrace change and improve its image as it moves toward European Union membership.
Serbia's embattled gays have faced widespread harassment and violence from extremists. More than 100 people were injured during a gay pride event in 2010 when police clashed with right-wing groups and soccer hooligans.
On Sunday, helicopters could be heard flying over the Serbian capital. Hundreds of police deployed along metal fences to control crowds in the downtown area hours ahead of the march.
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