Demonstrators in Russia have launched fresh protests against unfair treatment of the opposition ahead of city elections in Moscow next month. Police have detained hundreds of protesters, including activist Lyubov Sobol.
Russian opposition protesters on Saturday took to the streets in Moscow to once again call for fair local council elections, despite a sweeping police crackdown and ban on the event.
The unauthorized march comes after stark warnings from Russian authorities not to go ahead with the rally.
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WNU Editor: These protests have so far been confined to Moscow. But if it spreads .... expect an even harsher response from the Kremlin.
More News On Today's Protests In Moscow
The Latest: Arrests at unsanctioned Moscow protest up to 600 -- AP
Moscow police detain more than 800 at protest, monitor says -- AP
Russian police detain over 800 in opposition crackdown in Moscow -- Reuters
Russia protests: Hundreds detained during unauthorised demonstration -- BBC
Russian police make hundreds of arrests at Moscow protest -- The Guardian
Russian opposition figure among more than 800 detained in second weekend of protests in Moscow -- ABC News Online
Russian police detain hundreds at Moscow protest -- Al Jazeera
Moscow Police Detain Hundreds At Latest Election-Related Protest -- NPR
Shocking moment Russian police officer brutally batters a protester with his baton as hundreds are detained during Moscow demonstration calling for fairer elections -- Daily Mail
About 600 Arrested for Violating Public Order as 1,500 Take Part in Unauthorised Rally in Moscow -- Sputnik
Hundreds detained at opposition protest over rejected Moscow city election candidates (VIDEOS) -- RT
