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Articles with tag "Police"

expanded powers

Russia Allows Police to Search Homes, Cars Without Warrants

The newly passed law has been criticized as a pathway toward arbitrary detention.
'something unprecedented'

Poland Finds Belarus Spies Diverted Ryanair Flight

The flight's diversion resulted in the highly controversial arrest of a Belarusian opposition journalist onboard.
administrative violation

Russia Jails Actress Who Appeared in Police Satire Clip

Larisa Krivonosova has already been fined and jailed for portraying Russia's police spokeswoman on a satirical YouTube series.
'Important to be together'

Russians Gather to Mourn Victims of Campus Shooting Spree

With a heavy police cordon still around Perm State University, people laid red carnations and lit candles at makeshift memorials.
open fire

Police Station Bombed in Southern Russia’s Voronezh

Reports said least one officer was seriously wounded.
INDEPENDENT MEDIA

Police Search ‘Foreign Agent’ News Site Chief Editor’s Home

The Insider is best known for its investigative work with U.K.-based Bellingcat.
top secret

Second Russian Officer Suspected of Leaking Navalny Poisoners’ Data – Kommersant

The St. Petersburg police major faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty of abuse of office.
'consecration of the chariot'

Russian Priest Blesses Police Van in Siberia

The photo op follows the detention of some 12,000 people at mass nationwide rallies supporting jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
unorthodox education

Russian Police Chief Fired Over Viral School Protest Lesson

Video showing teenagers with shields and riot gear carrying out mock detentions of fellow students sparked controversy online.
crowd control

Russian Security Forces Teach Schoolchildren How to Detain Protesters

Footage of the simulated riot at a Siberian school comes on the heels of a mass protest crackdown across Russia.
LIGHTS OUT

Russian Authorities Warn Against Navalny Courtyard Protests

The opposition leader’s allies have called on supporters to hold up cellphone flashlights on Valentine’s Day.
artistic resistance

Barbed-Wire Police Protest Lands Russian Performance Artist in Jail

Pavel Krisevich was detained for locking himself in a barbed-wire ball to protest police overreach at pro-Navalny protests.
OPPOSITION DEMONSTRATIONS

Russia Opens Criminal Cases in Navalny Protests – Monitor

More than 3,700 people were detained in over 120 Russian cities as tens of thousands of protesters gathered despite police warnings.
no confession

Ex-Cops in Russian Reporter's Drugs Arrest Deny Guilt

The arrest of reporter Ivan Golunov on trumped-up drug charges spurred a massive campaign calling for his release last summer.
privacy please

Russia Moves to Hide Security Officers’ Data After Navalny Poisoning Revelations

The bill is part of a wider set of legislation cracking down on online dissent ahead of Russia’s 2021 parliamentary elections.
Tricky Deal

Russian National Guard to Partner With Belarus Police Amid Protests

Under the new agreement, Russia and Belarus will cooperate on combatting extremism and terrorism, among other things.
duplicitous dumplings

Siberian Ex-Police Chief Convicted for Khinkali Bribes

Corruption comes in many flavors.
religious tensions

Police Kill Russian Teen After Molotov, Knife Attack

The suspect had called officers "enemies of Allah," regional police in the republic of Tatarstan said.
DESPERATE ACT

'Blame the Russian Federation for My Death,' Journalist Writes Before Self-Immolation

Irina Slavina said her home had been raided the previous day by security forces.
high numbers

Russian Narcotics Officer Caught Growing Marijuana to Meet Drug Arrest Quota

Agents found two marijuana plantations run by the drug enforcement officer, investigators said.
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