Georgia: Tbilisi Pride cancelled amid violent protests

LGBT activists in Georgia have cancelled a gay rights event after their office was stormed by far-right protesters.

Journalists and activists were also attacked ahead of the planned march in the capital, Tblisi, local reports say.

"We cannot risk human lives and take to the streets, which are full of violent attackers," Tblisi Pride announced.

The attacks have been condemned by a number of embassies, who have called for authorities to stop the violence.

Activists had organised five days of Pride events, but in a statement on Monday, Tbilisi Pride said local authorities had "not only failed to secure safety of the queer community and our supporters, but actively hampered us from exercising the right of assembly" ahead of the planned march.