12 Jun 2019 | 03:33 PM UTC
Russia: Police detain over 400 protesters in Moscow June 12 /update 1
Police detain over 400 protesters in Moscow June 12 demonstrating to denounce police officers’ alleged unjust detainment of journalist on drug crimes; similar demonstrations possible over the coming days and weeks
Event
Police officers reportedly detained over 400 protesters in Moscow on Wednesday, June 12, during a protest march of over 1000 people through the capital. Protesters denounced police officers' alleged framing and unjust detainment of journalist Ivan Golunov on drug charges, calling for police involved in the case to be punished. A heightened police presence was reported around the protest as police blocked demonstrators from accessing some streets.
Similar protests are possible in Moscow over the coming days and weeks amid a heightened security presence. Localized traffic disruptions are to be expected around demonstrations.
Advice
Individuals in Moscow are advised to avoid all public demonstrations due to the risk of arrest, refrain from discussing political subjects in public or on social media, adhere to instructions issued by local authorities, and anticipate localized disruptions near any protest sites.
