Russia: Experts Dispute Case Against Protesters | Human Rights Watch
Russia: Experts Dispute Case Against Protesters | Human Rights Watch:
(Moscow) – Charges against dozens of protesters in connection with the protest on the eve of President Vladimir Putin’s 2012 inauguration are “inappropriate” and “disproportionate,” according to a panel of independent experts. Twenty seven people are facing “mass rioting” charges in connection with the protest on May 6, 2012.
To help people understand the complex May 6 events and their consequences, Human Rights Watch on December 18, 2013, published an interactive feature mapping out the day’s events, the resulting court cases, and information about the individuals facing prosecution.
“The Bolotnaya case is quite possibly Russia’s trial of the year,” said Tanya Lokshina, Russia program director at Human Rights Watch. “It is largely about the government’s attempts to intimidate people into silence in Russia.”
Hundreds of protestors rally in Moscow demanding the release of those arrested in connection with the demonstration at Bolotnaya Square, Pussy Riot, and others. Pictured are signs with photographs of those charged in connection with Bolotnaya, and also two Pussy Riot members who are in prison.
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