Thousands of anti-war protesters are being arrested in Russia. They face charges which can carry a sentence of up to 7 years in prison.
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked protests around the globe, including in Russia where cities have become flooded with angry citizens who denounce President Vladimir Putin’s decision to go to war. But unlike in other countries, thousands of Russians have been plucked from the street by police.
Russia’s constitution guarantees freedom of “ideas and speech.” Despite this, there seems to be one inevitability for Russian citizens who choose to loudly express their grievances on the streets. Jail.
The constitution guarantees freedom of speech for its citizens, but a patchwork of laws in the country’s criminal and administrative codes severely limit the public’s right to assembly and engage in certain kinds of speech, especially political speech critical of the Kremlin.
Russian media reported that hundreds of anti-war protesters in Moscow last week were charged with several infractions of the Russian administrative code, which includes offenses like participation in an unsanctioned rally — application for a special permit is required to hold large demonstrations—and“petty hooliganism.” The Russian code’s definition of “petty hooliganism” includes “open disrespect of the public accompanied by foul language in public places.”
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That’s not how thousands of protesters look… they showed a small group of people
I’m glad. That Russians are sensible. There is only one way to take down a dictator. It’s not carrying signs like a bunch of hippies.
@Scott Humphreys What do you suggest they do then?
“across russia” obviously they can’t show the thousand if they’re all across
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Yes, poor Americans… it must be hard to sleep, when you know how many countries you invaded…
Even this country
Sending militarised forces after protesters. Shameful.
So.. like Canada?
seems very canadian to me
Wishing you a peaceful new day
Portland Oregon should take some lessons.
petty hooliganism charges in the US would bring DC to its knees.
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Scary…
7 years for protesting? In America, all you do is pay for bail & plead no-contest or not guilty.
IF Russia had attacked Afghanistan or Iraq or Yemen instead of Ukraine, would anyone from the United States and Europe or the United Nations or any other organization have reacted the slightest?!🤦♂️
They just want the peace, too sad 😔
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Free speech is hooliganism in Russia, thats basically what they just told the world. How on earth has that humangous, educated and intelligent population put up with him for so long? I would feel like a prisoner.