Monday, March 27, 2017

Russian opposition leader jailed for 15 days over protest

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A court in Moscow sentenced Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny to 15 days in prison, saying he had disobeyed a police officer during an anti-government protest.  Navalny was also fined 20,000 roubles, about $350, earlier on Monday for his role in organising the protest, which the authorities said was illegal.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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