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| Title | Protesters detained at opposition rally in Moscow |
| Publisher | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |
| Country | Russian Federation |
| Publication Date | 18 October 2011 |
| Cite as | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Protesters detained at opposition rally in Moscow, 18 October 2011, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4eaaa817b.html [accessed 27 May 2012] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
Protesters detained at opposition rally in Moscow
October 18, 2011
Protesters have been detained at an opposition rally in central Moscow where they were protesting against the lack of alternatives in the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections.
Interfax news agency reports, quoting the police, that some 20 people were detained for taking part in the rally, which had not been approved by the Moscow executive authorities.
The protesters were holding a banner that said, "An election without opposition is a crime" and chanting, "Russia without Putin!"
Detentions are routine at opposition rallies in Moscow, most of which are not authorized by the authorities.
compiled from agency reports
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Topics: Opposition,
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