US 'concerned' as 150 protesters detained in Russia - DW-WORLD.DE - Europe

US 'concerned' as 150 protesters detained in Russia - DW-WORLD.DE - Europe

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US 'concerned' as 150 protesters detained in Russia: Around 150 protesters were detained in Russia late Thursday... http://bit.ly/gpiWzD


"The gatherings were part of the so-called "Strategy 31" marches organized for the last day of every month with 31 days, in reference to Article 31 of the Russian Constitution which allows peaceful demonstrations.

Among the arrested in St. Petersburg was prominent opposition leader Boris Nemtsov.

In St. Petersburg, a police helicopter hovered over the anti-Kremlin protesters, whipping up dust and knocking several people off their feet. In Moscow, hundreds of police packed the city's Triumph Square, the traditional site of protests in the capital, and dragged many demonstrators into police trucks.

US stresses need for 'freedom of expression'."