Archive for June, 2011
Oppositionists to Sit For Next ‘Strategy 31′
Organizers of the Strategy 31 opposition campaign say their next rally will take the form of a sit-in.
Jun 27, 2011 | Continued
Two Thousand Rally for PARNAS in Moscow (photos)
Approximately two thousand opposition activists rallied in Moscow on Saturday to protest the Justice Ministry’s denial of registration to a new opposition party.
Jun 25, 2011 | Continued
Opposition Leaders Plan Mass Protest Following Registration Denial
Leaders of the People’s Freedom Party, which was denied registration by Russian authorities this week, say they are planning a large-scale protest to united opposition forces against the political monopoly currently ruling Russia.
Jun 23, 2011 | Continued
Duma Deputy Alleges Police Jammed Cell Phones at Opposition Forum
A State Duma deputy infuriated with alleged cell phone jamming by police at an opposition forum has filed an official inquiry demanding an explanation from Russia’s Internal Ministry; the ministry denies any involvement.
Jun 21, 2011 | Continued
Kasparov to Congress: Take a Courageous Stand
Full transcript of Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov’s testimony to US congressional leaders on the grave state of Russia’s political, judicial, and economic systems. Includes video of the question and answer session.
Jun 19, 2011 | Continued
WP: US Congress Should Heed Kasparov’s Words
The Washington Post’s Fred Hiatt writes on Garry Kasparov’s appearance before US congressional leaders, explaining the need to consider Russia’s economic and political situation far differently than they do right now.
Jun 18, 2011 | Continued
Russia-NATO Missile Defense Negotations Break Down
Garry Kasparov’s warnings that the US made a mistake in ratifying the New START treaty strike a chord as missile defense talks between NATO and Russia have broken down and Russia threatens to pull out of the treaty altogether.
Jun 9, 2011 | Continued
Moscow Protesters Face Increased Pressure
Political activists looking to hold protests in Moscow are facing increasing opposition from Mayor Sobyanin, who says that city streets and squares should be closed off for demonstrations only if they consist of many thousands of people.
Jun 6, 2011 | Continued
Magnitsky’s Colleagues Outraged at Chaika’s Role in Investigation
Colleagues of deceased lawyer Sergei Magnitsky are speaking out against a presidential order that charges Prosecutor General Yury Chaika, who Magnitsky accused of violating his constitutional rights, with greater oversight in the investigation over his death.
Jun 1, 2011 | Continued
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