Archive for 'Freedom of Assembly'
Yabloko took part in the rally “For Free Russia”
The action against arbitrariness and reprisals was held on Academician Sakharov Prospect in Moscow Press Release, 10.06.2018 Today, Yabloko leaders and representatives of the party took part in the rally “For Free Russia Without Arbitrariness and Reprisals”, which took place on Academician Sakharov Prospekt. The party was among the organisers of the action against mass […]
Posted: June 13th, 2018 under Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights, Overcoming Stalin's Legacy, Street Actions.
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Yabloko to take part in the rally “For free Russia without reprisals and arbitrary rule”
Press Release, 04.06.2018 On 10 June, on the eve of the Day of Russia, a rally against mass-scale violations of human rights and freedoms will take part in Moscow, in Academician Sakharov Prospekt. The Yabloko party is the co-organiser of the action. Emilia Slabunova, Yabloko Chair, will speak at the rally. Photo: “I protest peacefully, […]
Posted: June 7th, 2018 under Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights, Protection of Environment, Street Actions.
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Policemen who dispersed Yabloko pickets in Tambov will pay monetary compensation to the party activists
Press Release, 5.01.2018 Leninsky District Court of Tambov ruled to award monetary compensation to Yabloko party activists Yana Zenkina and Lyudmila Fomina unlawfully detained for their actions in support of Grigory Yavlinsky on 7 December, 2017.
Posted: January 8th, 2018 under Freedom of Assembly, Human Rights.
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Novosibirsk branch of Yabloko to conduct a rally for freedom of public protest
Press release, 30.11.2017 On 10 December, the Novosibirsk branch of Yabloko will conduct a a rally under a slogan “Novosibirsk for freedom of rallies!”. The aim of the action is to remind the authorities about Article 31 of the Constitution guaranteeing Russian citizens the right to assembly. The rally is dedicated to the International Human […]
Posted: November 30th, 2017 under Freedom of Assembly.
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Deputy Chair of the Nizhny Novgorod branch of Yabloko fined for participation in anti-corruption protest
Press release, 20.06.2017 On May 19, the Nizhny Novgorod district court fined Oleg Rodin, deputy Chair of the Novgorod branch of Yabloko, was fined 10,000 roubles [approx. 153 euro] for participation in anti-corruption protests on March 26, 2017.
Posted: June 20th, 2017 under Freedom of Assembly, Human Rights.
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Reprisals against Yabloko members after the protest actions of 12 June
Press Release, 16.06.2017 Dmitry Myakshin, 17-year-old activist of the St. Petersburg Youth Yabloko, was arrested at the protest action in St.Petersburg on 12 June. He is suspected of attacking a police officer during the action. At the same time, it is clear from the video of Myakshin’s detention that he did not attack anyone – […]
Posted: June 19th, 2017 under Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights.
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The opposition in St.Petersburg Legislative Assembly summons the head of the St.Petersburg interior to the city parliament in view of tough dispersing of protesters on 12 June
Press Release, 15.06.2017 Deputies of the Yabloko faction in St.Petersburg Legislative Assembly Boris Vishnevsky and Mikhail Amosov signed a letter from three opposition factions of the city parliament proposing that Sergei Umnov, head of the Interior Ministry for St. Petersburg, be summoned to the next meeting of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg in connection […]
Posted: June 15th, 2017 under Freedom of Assembly, Human Rights.
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“The situation in the country can be remedied not through politicians’ provocations or police truncheons, but by means of voting in the presidential elections”
12.06.2017 Grigory Yavlinsky Facebook page Grigory Yavlinsky on the protest actions of 12 June: “Our country has celebrated the Day of Russia being divided and not free, without a clear perspective and the rule of law. Hundreds of people [were celebrating it] in police vans or in police stations. Such a “holiday”.
Posted: June 13th, 2017 under Freedom of Assembly, Presidential elections 2018.
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Grigory Yavlinsky: “The fact that people came out into the streets protesting is not a threat to the state yet, but Russia’s hope for the future”
Grigory Yavlinsky: “The fact that people came out into the streets protesting is not a threat to the state yet, but Russia’s hope for the future” Grigory Yavlinsky FB post, 30.03.2017 The fact that people came out into the streets protesting against lies, theft, meanness and irresponsibility of the authorities is not a threat to the […]
Posted: March 30th, 2017 under 2017, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights, Protests Against Corruption of 26 March.
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Yevgeny Bunimovich: «Do not launch a witch-hunt”
Interfax, 30.03.2017 Yevgeny Bunimovich, Ombudsman for Children in Moscow and member of YABLOKO’s Federal Political Committee, believes that police, teachers and parents should not intimidate teenagers who have exercised their right to express their opinion, the Interfax news agency reported.
Posted: March 30th, 2017 under Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights.
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Protests of 26 March: ongoing reprisals against YABLOKO activists
Press Release, 30.03.2017 The organizer of the rally in Stavropol is beaten and a participant in the action in Rostov-on-Don is fined.
Posted: March 30th, 2017 under Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights.
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All those detained on 26 March must be immediately released
Statement by Grigory Yavlinsky, Chairman of YABLOKO Federal Political Committee, 27.03.2017 Over 24 hours have passed since the detention of hundreds of people in the center of Moscow [during a mass-scale non-permitted protest action]. Many still remain in custody.
Posted: March 29th, 2017 under Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights.
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YABLOKO helps to the detained on 26 March
Press Release, 28.03.2017 The party renders legal assistance to protesters in Moscow and Russian regions. On 26 March, demonstrations and rallies against corruption were held across the country, many of such actions ended in the detention of participants. Moscow demonstrated a record high number of detainees – over 1,000 people. There is a large number […]
Posted: March 29th, 2017 under Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights.
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LI HRC Chair Markus Loening calls for the release of Yabloko Activist Kiril Bobro
Liberal International, 17.03.2017 In a statement issued excusively for LI, Chair of LI Human Rights Committee and Vice-President on LI Bureau Markus Loening has called for the immediate release of the leader of the Youth Yabloko branch in Stavropol (South Russia) Kiril Bobro.
Posted: March 17th, 2017 under Freedom of Assembly, Human Rights, Persecution of Young Activists in Stavropol, YABLOKO and the International Liberal Family.
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YABLOKO office in Veliky Novgorod attacked
Press release, 17.10.2016 On October 15, a malefactor broke the window in YABLOKO’s office in Veliky Novgorod and got inside the building.
Posted: October 20th, 2016 under Freedom of Assembly, Human Rights.
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YABLOKO conducted pickets in support of the Constitution’s Article 31
Press release, 02.06.2016 The YABLOKO activists conducted a one-person picket in support of Article 31 of the Constitution, which grants the right to free assembly, in Vologda, on 31 May.
Posted: May 31st, 2016 under Freedom of Assembly, Human Rights.
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St.Petersburg YABLOKO Youth supports persecuted student
Press release, 11.04.2016 St.Petersburg branch of YABLOKO Youth forwarded an appeal to city Ombudsman Alexander Shishlov calling to protect the rights and lawful interests of an underage student.
Posted: April 13th, 2016 under Freedom of Assembly, Human Rights, Street Actions, Youth Policies.
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Bill on National Guard must be voted down
Statement by the Moscow branch of YABLOKO, 07.04.2016 President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has introduced the draft law “On the Russian National Guard Troops” to the State Duma. If the bill is passed, only one person in the country (even if he is the President) will use his own discretion to decide where […]
Posted: April 8th, 2016 under Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights.
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YABLOKO succeeded in recalling the bill on prohibition of street actions in main pedestrian street of Nizhny Novgorod
Press release, 31.03.2016 Today, on 31 March, the Lagislative Assembly of the Nizhny Novgorod Region made a decision to cancel consideration of the bill on prohibition of public events at Bolshaya Pokroskaya Ulitsa (the main street of the city) from the agenda.
Posted: April 4th, 2016 under Freedom of Assembly, Human Rights.
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Court fined Sergei Mitrokhin for picket with the demand to dismiss head of the Chechen Republic
Press release, 01.03.2016 Today, on 1 March, judge of the Tverskoi District Court Elena Bulgakova has sentenced member of YABLOKO Federal Political Committee Sergei Mitrokhin to 10.000 rubles fine for participation in a picket for resignation of Ramzan Kadyrov, head of Chechnya. Mitrokhin’s lawyer Boris Mamatov will appeal against the decision in the superior court.
Posted: March 3rd, 2016 under Freedom of Assembly, Human Rights, Street Actions, YABLOKO Against Nationalism, Extremism and Xenophobia.
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