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‘Strategy 31’ Organizers Ask Mayor to Allow Bigger Rally
Strategy 31 organizers are asking the Moscow mayor’s office to reconsider allowing at least 1500 people gather on Triumfalnaya Square for their upcoming rally, after receiving a proposal that would limit them to 200.
21Oct2010 | R J | Comments Off on ‘Strategy 31’ Organizers Ask Mayor to Allow Bigger Rally | Continued
Strasbourg Court Rules in Favor of Gay Rights Activists
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Russia for banning gay pride parades – a key victory for gay rights activists in the country.
21Oct2010 | R J | Comments Off on Strasbourg Court Rules in Favor of Gay Rights Activists | Continued
Moscow to Allow Downsized ‘Strategy 31’ Rally
For the first time ever, the Moscow city authorities have agreed to let oppositionists hold a Strategy 31 rally on Triumfalnaya Square – but only if no more than 200 protesters show up.
20Oct2010 | R J | Comments Off on Moscow to Allow Downsized ‘Strategy 31’ Rally | Continued
Moscow Rejects Ad Quoting Constitutional Freedom of Religion
The Moscow authorities have turned down an atheist organization that wanted to erect billboards quoting the Russian constitution’s guarantee of freedom of religion, possibly because it was “provocational.”
19Oct2010 | R J | Comments Off on Moscow Rejects Ad Quoting Constitutional Freedom of Religion | Continued
Novaya Gazeta Fears Shutdown in 2011
A court has upheld the decision by a federal media supervisory agency to accuse Novaya Gazeta of “propagandizing nationalistic views,” bringing the opposition newspaper one step closer to a shutdown.
18Oct2010 | R J | Comments Off on Novaya Gazeta Fears Shutdown in 2011 | Continued
Strasbourg Court Fines Russia for Giving HIV-Positive Prisoner Aspirin
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has fined 37,000 Euros for treating an HIV-positive prisoner with aspirin and keeping him in solitary confinement for no reason.
15Oct2010 | R J | Comments Off on Strasbourg Court Fines Russia for Giving HIV-Positive Prisoner Aspirin | Continued
Only Happy Evictees Allowed to Meet with Putin
Residents angry over being evicted from their homes to make way for Olympic construction near Sochi were banned from a meeting between the Russian prime minister and other less distressed residents.
14Oct2010 | R J | Comments Off on Only Happy Evictees Allowed to Meet with Putin | Continued
New Kremlin Rights Advisor to Resolve ‘Strategy 31’ Conflict
Russia’s new presidential advisor on human rights has promised to resolve the ongoing conflict between oppositionists and the Moscow city government over protests held in defense of free assembly.
13Oct2010 | R J | Comments Off on New Kremlin Rights Advisor to Resolve ‘Strategy 31’ Conflict | Continued
Publisher Picks Up Opposition Report on Luzhkov
One of Russia’s largest publishing houses is releasing a hardcover version of ‘Luzhkov. Results,’ a report by opposition leaders that harshly criticizes the former mayor.
12Oct2010 | R J | Comments Off on Publisher Picks Up Opposition Report on Luzhkov | Continued
United Russia Sweeps Elections Amidst Massive Fraud
Watchdog groups and oppositionists cite massive electoral violations as Kremlin-backed candidates sweep Sunday’s regional elections in Russia.
11Oct2010 | R J | Comments Off on United Russia Sweeps Elections Amidst Massive Fraud | Continued