Mar 11 • 19:30 UTC 🇭🇷 Croatia Narod.hr

‘Night March’: Zagreb Police Silent on Details of Attack on Young Man in Front of HNK

A young man was physically attacked during a feminist 'Night March' event in Zagreb while speaking about Jesus and quoting the Bible, with police present but not intervening.

On March 8, a feminist event called 'Night March' organized by the Faktiv association took place in Zagreb, gathering participants in front of the Croatian National Theatre (HNK). Before the march proceeded towards Ban Jelačić Square, a young man speaking about Jesus and quoting the Bible was physically assaulted by an enraged feminist despite the police being present around him. The incident has raised questions about the police's inaction during the attack, which was captured on video and shared with both the public and the police.

Following the incident, Narod.hr reached out to the Zagreb police to inquire whether they were aware of the attack during the 'Night March' and whether any actions had been taken in response. The police have yet to respond to these queries, leaving the public concerned about the lack of clarity surrounding their response to such incidents of violence in public demonstrations. The article emphasizes the need for accountability and transparency from law enforcement in handling situations involving public gatherings and potential violence.

The event and consequently the attack highlight the growing tensions surrounding feminist activism in Croatia, as well as the challenges faced by individuals speaking out against dominant narratives in public spaces. The lack of police intervention during the assault raises significant concerns about safety for all participants during such contentious demonstrations, and could impact future gatherings of this nature in Zagreb and possibly beyond.

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