Waffen SS veterans hold official memorial march in Latvian capital Riga

A parade is underway in the Latvian capital to honour those who fought on the German side during the Second World War.

The event is causing outrage both in Latvia and abroad.

The authorities in Riga banned the parade earlier this month because of security concerns.

Regardless, on Monday, a Riga court lifted the ban, saying there was no threat to security in the city, although anti-fascist groups are holding a counter-demonstration.

Since 1998, the 16th of March has been an official remembrance day in the country to pay tribute to the Latvian Legion.

The Legion was created in 1943 on the order of Adolf Hitler.