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Another opposition activist arrested for public unrest in Moscow

The Moscow Basmanny District Court has sanctioned a second defendant's arrest on Wednesday for inciting public unrest in Moscow on May 6.

15:46 30.05.2012

Female activist detained for mass disorder in Moscow denies charges

Investigators suspect 18-year-old activist Alexandra Dukhonina of inciting mass disorder in Moscow on May 6 and will likely request her arrest.

15:41 28.05.2012

Human rights activists dispute removal of opposition camp in Moscow

Several human rights organizations disputed the court decision to remove an opposition camp in central Moscow.

10:26 23.05.2012

Belarusian court to try opposition leader for calling for EU sanctions

A Belarusian court has started to hear on Tuesday a case against renowned Belarusian opposition figure Viktor Ivashkevich, who has called on the EU to impose sanctions against the country.

17:11 22.05.2012

Suspected Pussy Riot punk-gang member goes on hunger strike

One of the alleged Pussy Riot punk gang members, who was charged with public disorder in the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow, has gone on hunger strike.

10:32 22.05.2012

Detained oppositionists to be set free after receiving police guidance

Over 20 individuals detained at Chistiye Prudy in central Moscow on Wednesday will be released from police departments after receiving police guidance.

12:48 16.05.2012

Court orders authorities to stop opposition campaign in Moscow

The Moscow Basmanny District Court has ordered the Central Administrative District and the police to stop the opposition campaign on Chistoprudny Boulevard in downtown Moscow and to clean up the site.

17:28 15.05.2012

Prosecutor apologized to blogger for illegal prosecution

Chelyabinsk Prosecutor Sergei Lezhnikov has formally apologized to renowned blogger Andrei Yermolenko on the state's behalf for his unfounded prosecution on extremism charges.

17:02 15.05.2012

Scandalous opposition leader appeals jail sentence with Strasbourg court

Renowned whistleblower and opposition leader Alexey Navalny, who was sentenced to a 15-day administrative arrest for participating in an unauthorized rally in Moscow on May 9, has appealed his arrest with the European Court of Human Rights.

15:47 15.05.2012

Arrested opposition leader quits hunger strike

Left Front coordinator Sergei Udaltsov, who is currently serving a 15-day arrest for resisting police authority, has given up his hunger strike.

11:37 15.05.2012

Over 60 percent of detained during May 6-9 rallies in Moscow found guilty

Over 60 percent of those detained during the opposition rallies held in Moscow from May 6 to May 9 have been found guilty of committing administrative violations, says Moscow City Court.

12:42 14.05.2012

Navalny to be questioned in Moscow riots case

On Thursday, renowned blogger, lawyer and oppositionist Alexei Navalny will testify in the case on the May 6 riots which took place during the March of Millions in Moscow.

12:51 10.05.2012

Pussy Riot appeal to president against rights infringement

Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina, arrested for their "punk prayer" performed in Moscow's Christ the Saviour Cathedral, have sent a letter to President Dmitry Medevedev claiming breach of the Constitution in their case.

13:08 27.04.2012

Pussy Riot rally not a crime, says investigation

The expert investigation does not consider the actions of the Pussy Riot band, who organized a "punk prayer service" at a Moscow church, to be a crime.

11:16 26.04.2012

The Pussy Riot band members arrest extended

Moscow's Tagansky District Court ruled that three members of the all-female punk group Pussy Riot must remain in custody until at least June 24 for their part in an anti-Putin protest at Moscow’s largest cathedral.

16:35 20.04.2012

Pussy Riot will appeal arrest extension on April 23

The defense of the female punk group Pussy Riot, charged with public disorder in the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow will file an appeal on April 23 against the court ruling to extend their arrest.

13:42 20.04.2012

Pussy Riot punk band to remain in custody

Tagansky District Court of Moscow ruled on Thursday that three members of the all-female punk group Pussy Riot must remain in custody until at least June 24 for their part in an anti-Putin protest at Moscow’s largest cathedral.

09:59 20.04.2012

People's Freedom Party registration dismissal valid

The Moscow City Court confirmed the lawfulness of the dismissal to register the People's Freedom Party.

12:42 20.03.2012

Opposition leader's case suspended for indefinite period

A court postponed a case of Left Front leader Sergei Udaltsov for an indefinite time. The opposition activist was detained on Sunday for participating in the unauthorized protest rally at the Ostankino television and radio tower.

13:18 19.03.2012

Opposition files defamation suit against television channel

NTV channel faces a defamation lawsuit over its coverage of protest actions against the authorities.

10:18 19.03.2012