by Rex Wockner
International News
Participants in the recent Sarajevo Queer Festival in Bosnia and Herzegovina continue to receive death threats, says Amnesty International.
Three newspapers published the names of all the individuals who were injured in an attack on the festival's opening night Sept. 24.
"Amnesty International is calling on the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to ensure that the organizers and the participants of the festival are efficiently protected against death threats and any other form of harassment," the group said, noting that it "has received no reply from the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the request to carry out prompt investigations and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice."
At least 10 people were hurt when dozens of hooded, bearded men shouting "Kill the gays" and "God is great" attacked attendees at the festival's first event.
Some participants were dragged from cars while others were chased down the streets near the Academy of Fine Arts, site of opening festivities.
