Sunday, February 12, 2012

opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, apparently among those arrested on the second day of protests against the government of Vladimir Putin

police and Interior Ministry troops have clashed with demonstrators in Moscow during the second day of protests against the government of Vladimir Putin.

Nearly 600 protesters have gathered

near the Plaza del Triunfo, in the center of Moscow, but among them were many young pro-Kremlin blue jackets became as increased chanting "Russia, Vladimir Putin "while opposition demonstrators chanted" Freedom! "and" Russia without Putin! "

The crowd was held by dozens of riot police and it seemed that opposition supporters are fighting to be the police at the rally. At least 10 people were arrested in clashes broke out.

Earlier, thousands of police and soldiers took to the streets of Moscow, before the planned event. According to the Associated Press, hundreds of police blocked the Plaza del Triunfo, then began chasing the demonstrators, taking part and throw them violently into police vehicles.

Interfax news agency reported that among those arrested was Boris Nemtsov, a leader of the Liberal opposition.

The latest protests came a day after leaders of the Liberal opposition had its largest event ever, with a maximum of 8,000 people calling for the withdrawal of Putin. Riot police violently arrested 300 people following the demonstration on Monday. The courts began to condemn the detention on Tuesday, including the opposition leader. Ilya Yashin, who received 15 days for not following police orders.

Alexey Navalny, a popular anti-corruption activist, also faces a sentence of 15 days. It is considered the de facto leader of a growing movement against Putin and United Russia, the ruling party.

The Kremlin seems to be surprised by the challenge of the public to its government and public outcry over reports of electoral fraud during parliamentary elections on Sunday.

Among those deployed on Tuesday was the Ministry of Interior of the Dzerzhinsky Division, named after the founder of the famous KGB, which focuses on the repression of mass demonstrations.


The Kremlin has organized demonstrations against-Tuesday, with a maximum of 15,000 activists from Nashi youth group, and its subdivision, steel, taking to the streets of Moscow.

"We want a revolution," said one activist Steel, who gave his name as Rauf and said he was brought to the capital of St. Petersburg for the rally. "We believe in our future - the election was fair."
opposition protesters have used the results of Sunday's parliamentary elections, which saw a decline in support of United Russia just below 50%. The vote was marked by numerous allegations of violations and fraud.


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