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Articles with tag "Police"
police ombudsman
Russia Jails Crusading Ex-Cop for 5 Years
Vladimir Vorontsov led a social media project that aimed to protect police officers' rights and expose abuse by their superiors.
Russia Day
Dozens Detained Using Moscow's Facial Recognition Tech on Russia Day – Watchdog
OVD-Info reported additional detentions of anti-war picketers in cities including St. Petersburg, Penza and Vladivostok.
May Day detentions
Dozens Detained on May Day in Russia – OVD-Info
At least two picketers in Moscow and Izhevsk were detained while holding a poster with the traditional May Day slogan “Peace, Labor, May.”
Opposition Pressure
Twice-Poisoned Kremlin Critic Kara-Murza Detained in Moscow
The reasons for Kara-Murza’s arrest were not immediately clear.
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.
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