Repression
Police Hurl Protesters Out of ‘Strategy 31’ Sit-ins
Dozens of people were arrested at Strategy 31 protests across Russia on Wednesday, with at least one severely beaten and two regional leaders facing possible severe political persecution.
Aug 31, 2011 | Continued
‘Day of Wrath’ Unshockingly Quashed by Police
More than thirty opposition protesters were arrested at Friday’s Day of Wrath protest in Moscow, as two of its three organizers sit out sentences for administrative arrest.
Aug 13, 2011 | Continued
Moscow, St. Petersburg Still Won’t Sanction ‘Strategy 31’
Authorities in Moscow and St. Petersburg have once again refused to sanction Strategy 31 rallies in their cities; oppositionists intend to protest in defense of free assembly regardless.
Jul 21, 2011 | Continued
Dozens of Opposition Protesters Detained at Lubyanka
About 40 opposition activists have been arrested over the past four days in connection with a protest in solidarity with Taisiya Osipova, an activist currently awaiting a court verdict on what her supporters say are politically motivated chargers.
Jul 18, 2011 | Continued
Two Years Later, Estemirova’s Murder Remains Unsolved
Human rights activists are renewing their criticism of Russia’s official investigation into Natalya Estemirova’s death two years after the fact, while officials deny any wrongdoing on their part.
Jul 13, 2011 | Continued
Russia Annuls Nemtsov Travel Ban After EU Condemnation
Russian authorities have taken an about-face on a travel ban for two leading oppositionists after a European Parliament resolution harshly condemned the measure.
Jul 7, 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
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