In the eastern city of eastern Russia, police detained several dozen demonstrators Saturday, after the start of protests against the governor's arrest three months ago, it was the first crack download.
Sergei
Fergal, of the Khabarovsk government, was arrested’ on July 9 on suspicion of
involvement in the killings and was sent to Moscow prison. Fergal, a former
businessman, denied the allegations, which his supporters say were revenge by
rivals.
Since
his capture, thousands of protesters have been marching regularly over the
weekend in the 600,000-strong city of Khabarovsk, near the Chinese border. He
protested against Fergal's imprisonment and demanded that his trial be held’ in
the city.
Demonstrations
are a serious challenge for the Russian government, which generally does not
hesitate to disperse unapproved demonstrations. The refusal to use force by the
authorities reflects fears of widespread discontent, and it is hoped’ that the
protests will eventually turn violent.
But
regular demonstrations continue in the news, and its participants are
increasingly pursuing a broader agenda challenging President Vladimir Putin's
rule.
On
Saturday, police, thousands of protesters marched around the city when I did
not interfere but after about 30 tents set up on the central square of Khabarovsk
protesters detained.
For
Russian officials, such as tents are reminiscent of large-scale protests that
toppled the former Ukrainian pro-Moscow leader in 2014. The Kremlin retaliated
by supporting Ukraine's annexation of Crimea and the separatist uprising in
eastern Ukraine, leading to Western sanctions.
As
Saturday evening drew to a close, hundreds of protesters once again gathered in
the central square of Khabarovsk. Police had no right to protest, and he warned
them to disperse, but cannot move quickly to break up the rally.
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