World News | Thousands attend South Africa’s first pride parade since COVID-19

JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 29 (AP) More than 3,000 people took part in South Africa’s first Pride parade since the COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday, celebrating the LGBT community and defying U.S. warnings of a possible terrorist attack in the region.

The U.S. government warned this week of a possible attack in the Sandton area of ​​Johannesburg, where the march took place.

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The South African government has expressed concern that the United States has not shared enough information to give credibility to the alleged threat. Police said all safety measures were taken to ensure the safety of the area.

Organizers said Saturday that the march would not be derailed by any kind of threat.

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“Today could be a historic event. We have decided to go ahead with the march despite safety and everything else,” said Johannesburg Pride President Kay Ally.

Earlier this week, the group said the threat made the march even more important. (Associated Press)

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