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EU calls on the Russian authorities to release demonstrators detained during protest rally

05.08.19 11:40


The European Union calls on the Russian authorities to release the demonstrators detained during the August 3 rally,  – said the spokeswoman for EU Foreign Service Maya Kosiancic.

 

“Freedom of assembly and expression is a fundamental principle of democracy. EU expects immediate release of more than 600 civilians”, – Maya Kosiancic said.

 

More than 600 demonstrators were detained at a rally in Moscow on August 3. Among detainees are the organizers of the rally, as well as local and foreign journalists.

 

 

source: 1TV/ 1tv.ge

 

 

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