Document #1166922

Guardian

Opposition hit by curbs on Moscow rallies

http://www.guardian.co.uk/russia/article/0,,2051434,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=12

ecoi.net summary:
New law restricts the number of people allowed to take part in political rallies to 2 a square metre; according to opposition parties the law is designed to prevent anti-Putin meetings before elections
Country:
Russian Federation
Source:
Guardian
Original link:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/russia/article/0,,2051434,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=12
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Published:
6 April 2007
Document ID:
1166922 (former ID 71767)

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