They were drawn in paint just a few days ago in the city center, with the support of the town hall.
This Monday morning, in Laval (Mayenne), the rainbow pedestrian crossings, made as part of the world day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia celebrated on Tuesday, were once again vandalized.
According to the newspaper
Ouest-France
, several inscriptions were tagged on it during the night, and in particular "LGBT = pedophilia".
On the eve of the international day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia, and while @Laval_la_Ville had shown its support in color, vandalists ransacked this mark of equality.
I will file a complaint and not let anything go #Laval pic.twitter.com/aBf2wW2zH7
— Florian Bercault (@FBercault) May 14, 2022
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Saturday, already, white paint had been projected on these rainbow flags which adorn the roadway.
“Vandalists ransacked this mark of equality.
I will file a complaint and will not let anything happen, ”said the mayor of Laval, Florian Bercault, on Twitter.
“Covering our colors will not change a reality: we are here, we must combine together, live together”, reacted the LGBTQI + center in Mayenne.
A pride march is organized in Laval on June 18.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux: A tram in the colors of the pride flag
Nantes
Nantes: Vandalized for the third time, the pride marches "will be repainted"
Miscellaneous facts
Laval
Pays de la Loire
Homophobia
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