Several thousand people protested in Russian Bashkortostan due to the sentencing of an activist to imprisonment – some were beaten by riot police, and tear gas and stun grenades were used.
Source: “Meduza” regarding local mass media and anonymous Telegram channels
Details: On January 17, activist File Alsynov was sentenced to four years in prison in the case of inciting ethnic enmity.
Protests began even during the hearing of the case. In particular, on January 15, about a thousand people came to the court building. On January 17, when the verdict was announced, the number of protesters increased to approximately three thousand people, according to media reports.
Protesters chanted “Freedom!” and also demanded that the head of Bashkortostan, Radii Khabirov, resign.
Before the verdict was announced, the police blocked the road in Baymak and did not allow cars to pass. According to the residents, the Internet is jammed in the city. Anonymous Telegram channels also report failures in the work of the WhatsApp messenger.
After the verdict, detentions began outside the courthouse, according to the media. The first demonstrators were detained after the protesters managed to push back a few metres of riot police fighters with shields who were standing near the courthouse. Several detainees were knocked to the ground.
Verbatim Medusa: “The riot police beat the protesters with batons, in response they threw pieces of snow, as well as gloves and hats. In addition, their own batons were allegedly flying towards the riot police. Anonymous Telegram channels reported that against the people who gathered near the court building, tear gas was used.
The mass media reported that smoke grenades were thrown at the protesters, which the activists threw back at the riot police. Sota said that stun grenades were also used against the demonstrators.
More details: According to various estimates, from five to several dozen protesters were detained.
Anonymous Telegram channels report that at least two participants of the rally were injured: one person had a broken face, and the other had an injured leg.
According to the media, one of the activists was served with a summons to the Military Committee, after which he was taken to the FSB.
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