Thousands of Hungarians protest against Pride ban law
- Thousands gathered in central Budapest to protest against a law banning the upcoming Pride march, waving flags and holding signs that read "Enough of the lies" and "Down with Orban! We want democracy".
- Psychologist Emese, 26, said, "We're standing up for the freedom of assembly", while pastry chef Agica Tothne, 60, said the "corrupt system needs to fall, and people are starting to wake up".
- Independent lawmaker Akos Hadhazy, who organised the protest, said the demonstrations "won't stop until the law is repealed", slamming what he called a "techno-fascist law" modelled after similar ones in China and Russia.
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