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Hromadske TV: Jewish band plays a solidarity gig for Lebanese cafe attacked by far-rights (VIDEO)

An impromptu music show is held in downtown Kyiv in solidarity with local Lebanese cafe, attacked by far-right paramilitary earlier. It is attracted dozens of supporters and was organized by local Jewish band. A conflict between nationalists and the administration of Lebanese “Linas Cafe” in Kyiv broke out on May 21. After addressing the owners and staff with xenophobic insults, the group of far-right people demanded from to service customers in Ukrainian language only. The cafe was shut down by nationalist protesters following the incident, no police action have followed.

In response, Kyiv residents gathered near the cafe for an “Anti-pogrom Concert” on May 24.

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