According to civil rights activists, people have again been arrested in Russia during protests against the war in Ukraine. By the afternoon were more than 20 people in several cities arrested, as the organization OWD-Info announced. There were vigils mainly in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
For example, people held placards on the street that said “No to war” or “I am for peace”. According to OWD-Info, a man was taken away in Moscow because he was standing on the street with Leo Tolstoy’s book “War and Peace”. In addition, OWD-Info on Sunday gave an updated number of those arrested in connection with protest actions on March 13. Accordingly, 936 arrests in 37 cities are now known.
The Russian authorities have repeatedly cracked down on demonstrators critical of the Kremlin. Since the Russian attack on Ukraine began on February 24, more than 15,000 people have been arrested at anti-war demonstrations, OWD-Info said on Sunday. According to the information, a criminal prosecution campaign against opponents of the war and members of the opposition was initiated. At least 37 cases against 43 people would be pursued.
Editor’s Note: In a previous DPA report, the number of arrests was misattributed. The previous figure of “more than 900” refers to an updated number of people arrested at protests on March 13, which was incorrectly linked to today’s Sunday. Accordingly, 936 arrests in 37 cities are now known. This has been corrected.
Source: Stern
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