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Gay activists call for protests at Sochi Olympics

David ElizabethAugust 14, 2013

Russia's new anti-gay law is threatening to overshadow next year's Winter Olympics in Sochi. The legislation has been criticised as discriminatory by human rights groups with critics saying it could become a de facto ban on gay pride parades. Many activists are calling for a boycott on the games - while others are saying they provide an opportunity to protest against an unjust law.

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