All Posts Tagged With: "Strategy 31"
After Months of No Construction, Triumfalnaya to Reopen
A year and a half after closing the square for construction that never took place, Moscow city authorities say they’re reopening Triumfalnaya Square for rallies and other public gatherings.
Feb 1, 2012 | Continued
Half of Ralliers Detained in Moscow ‘Strategy 31′
Dozens of opposition activists have been detained in rallies for the constitutional right to free assembly across Russia, some of whom have reportedly suffered beatings by police.
Nov 1, 2011 | Continued
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
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
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
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
Russian Police Keep it Up With ‘Strategy 31′ Arrests (updated)
Opposition activists across Russia held rallies in defense of free assembly on Tuesday, with dozens detained in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other cities.
May 31, 2011 | Continued
Voina Activists Beaten by Police, Denied Access to Lawyer
A lawyer for a group of art activists detained during a Strategy 31 rally says police beat his clients and prevented him from accessing them.
Apr 1, 2011 | Continued
Nemtsov, Journalists, Activists Arrested at ‘Strategy 31′
Numerous Russian oppositionists, human rights advocates, and activists have been arrested during opposition rallies held across Russia.
Mar 31, 2011 | Continued
Moscow Police Raid ‘Strategy 31′ Office, Promise Arrests
Moscow police have raided the organizational office of Strategy 31 and promised to arrest any protesters who turn up on Triumfalnaya Square on March 31.
Mar 30, 2011 | Continued
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