Limerick protest in solidarity with persecuted LGBT community in Chechnya

Over 50 people turned out in Limerick’s city centre recently to protest at human rights abuses against members of the LGBT community in Chechnya.

Mr Gay Limerick, Dr Christian Moretti organised the protest with the chairperson of the Limerick Pride Festival, Louise McCormack.

Dr Moretti stressed the importance of mainstream media addressing what’s happening in Russia while also holding the Irish Government to account.