File photo Hundreds of people have marched through the Croatian town of Split, carrying flags and banners reading "Gay is OK" and "We are all equal." They were protected by riot police who promised to allow the event to go ahead safely, as a sign of determination to protect gay and other human rights ahead of joining the European Union in 2013, AAP reports. Police said that they had briefly detained more than 40 people, but that there was no unrest despite threats of violence. Last year, extremists threw bottles and rocks at participants, drawing international condemnation. The crowd walked along a route that was fenced off by the police, while a helicopter flew overhead and a water cannon was parked nearby.
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First published: Sunday, 10th June 2012 - 1:50pm