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Russia police arrest opposition leader Kasparov as new group protests
December 15, 2008 by Andrew Gilmore
Russian authorities on Sunday arrested former chess champion and Russian opposition political activist Garry Kasparov and others as they met to form a new political opposition group. Kasparaov's new organization, Solidarnost, is reportedly an outgrowth an umbrella group, Other Russia, of which....... [more]
Russia prosecutors launch forgery probe targeting Putin critic running for presidency
January 22, 2008 by Michael Sung
The Russian Prosecutor General's office said Tuesday it has launched a forgery investigation targeting former Russian prime minister and now opposition leader Mikhail Kasyanov. According to Russian news agencies, the investigation relates to allegations that signatures were forged on petitions....... [more]
Russia opposition figure Kasparov released from jail
November 29, 2007 by Kiely Lewandowski
Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov was released from jail Thursday after serving five days in custody for organizing an unsanctioned protest against Russian President Vladimir Putin and resisting arrest. The former chess champion and head of the liberal United Civil Front had challenged his.... [more]
Rights groups allege violations in run-up to Russia parliamentary elections
November 28, 2007 by Andrew Gilmore
Human rights groups have expressed concerns about repression and rights violations in the run-up to Russian parliamentary elections scheduled for Sunday. Amnesty International (AI), alleged Wednesday that the Russian government has interfered with opposition parties' rights of freedom of express....... [more]
Russia court denies opposition figure Kasparov's appeal
November 26, 2007 by Michael Sung
A Russian court ruled against former chess champion and liberal United Civil Front leader Garry Kasparov Monday, denying Kasparov's appeal and ordering him to serve a five day jail sentence for organizing an unsanctioned protest against Russian President Vladimir Putin and resisting arrest. Kasp....... [more]
Russia opposition figure Kasparov arrested at anti-Putin rally
November 24, 2007 by Patrick Porter
Former chess champion and liberal United Civil Front leader Garry Kasparov was arrested Saturday at a demonstration in Moscow against President Vladimir Putin, two weeks before parliamentary elections. AP reports that Kasparov was sentenced to five days in jail for organizing an unsanctioned.... [more]
Russia opposition leader accuses police of brutality
April 22, 2007 by Caitlin Price
Former chess champion and liberal United Civil Front leader Garry Kasparov has accused Russian police of brutality after meeting with Kremlin officials Friday to give an account of his treatment at the hands of police agents following his arrest participating in the latest of a series of....... [more]
Russia lower house approves increased penalty for vandalism in wake of political protests
April 19, 2007 by Joshua Pantesco
The Russian State Duma, the lower house of parliament, unanimously approved a bill on Wednesday that would hike the penalty for vandalizing property during political or ideological protests to a maximum of three years in prison. The bill was initially proposed in the wake of a December protest.... [more]
Russia officials to investigate protest arrests
April 16, 2007 by Alexis Unkovic
The governor of St. Petersburg has ordered an investigation into allegations of human rights violations during a Sunday rally opposing the policies of Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a Monday press statement. Police arrested dozens of protesters Sunday before and during the rally.... [more]
Russian police arrest dozens at anti-Putin march in St. Petersburg
April 15, 2007 by Melissa Bancroft
Russian police arrested dozens of protesters Sunday before and during a rally in St. Petersburg opposing the policies of Russian president Vladimir Putin for a second straight day. The arrests followed the detention of some 200 anti-Putin protesters- including liberal United Civil Front leader.... [more]
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