Arrests of protesters have begun at Manaezhnaya Square
in the centre Moscow. YABLOKO activists planned to begin a
protest action in the Alexander Gardens by the Kremlin wall,
however, it was suddenly closed an hour before the action.
Therefore it was decided to protest at the Manegnaya Square
nearby.
All the activists wearing T-shirts with the slogan of the
action The Law On Rallies is a way to a fascist state.
Sergei Mitrokhin and 11 activists (four girls among them)
were taken by police to the patrol wagons.
Walking protests have been held in connection with adoption
of amendments to the Law "On Rallies," and the Administrative
Code. The State Duma adopted the amendments yesterday in the
second and third readings and Federation Council approved
them today.
See also:
Activists protesting
against the law on rallies arrested in Volgograd. Press
Service of Volgograd YABLOKO, June 6, 2012.
Pickets against
the law raising fines for rallies has taken place by the Federation
Council. Press Release, June 6, 2012.
YABLOKO
to continue protesting against adoption of the law raising
penalties on rallies by the Federation Council and in Alexander
Gardens by the Kremlin. Press Release, June 5, 2012.
Russian
United Democratic Party leader Sergey Mitrokhin arrested as
"a hooligan". EU Reporter. June 5, 2012
YABLOKO leader and 17
activists arrested by the State Duma. Press Release, June
5, 2012
Mitrokhin
released without charges, other activists will stand before
court. Press Release, May 22, 2012.
Sergei
Mitrokhin and activists detained at the "walking protests"
by the State Duma
Press Release, May 22, 2012.
Youth
YABLOKO to picket the State Duma protesting against raising
of fines for rallies
Press Release, May 17, 2012.
Yavlinsky
called on the "walking protestors" in St. Petersburg
to set political goals. Interfax. May 15, 2012
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