Russian opposition to defy authorities with fresh protests

Hundreds of riot police were on the streets of central Moscow Saturday as opposition protesters prepared to defy a crackdown by authorities and launch fresh demonstrations to demand to free local elections. In a move to circumvent restrictions by the authorities, the activists were planning to let one person at a time hold a protest sign as such demonstrations do not technically need approval. The wave of rallies has seen tens of thousands take to the streets after opposition figures were banned from local elections a month ago.

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