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Russia: What's Happening? Political Repression, Detentions, Pressure - 8

First UN WGAD Opinion on Suppression of Anti-War Expression in Russia

First UN WGAD Opinion on Suppression of Anti-War Expression in Russia

In February 2023, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) issued the first opinion in the case of the suppression of anti-war expression in Russia.
Eight to one. More than 500 “discrediting the armed forces” cases have been dismissed by court or returned to the police

Eight to one. More than 500 “discrediting the armed forces” cases have been dismissed by court or returned to the police

Judges side with the accused in every tenth case of «discrediting the armed forces.»
Timeline of Russian Anti-War Protests

Timeline of Russian Anti-War Protests

Russian Protests against the War with Ukraine. A Chronicle of Events
“The happiest man in prison.” The story of a Danish Jehovah’s witness imprisoned for his faith

“The happiest man in prison.” The story of a Danish Jehovah’s witness imprisoned for his faith

How Dennis Christensen served prison time, becoming the first in the country to be convicted because of the recognition of Jehovah’s Witnesses as an extremist organization.
Draft notices misdirected. Those detained at protests are served call-up orders to report to military draft centers, but not to the correct ones

Draft notices misdirected. Those detained at protests are served call-up orders to report to military draft centers, but not to the correct ones

Call-up orders as a means of protester intimidation.
Green paint for “traitors.” Since February 24, protesters have faced attacks and threats more often

Green paint for “traitors.” Since February 24, protesters have faced attacks and threats more often

In the six months since the beginning of the war, we have learned about 93 cases of non-state pressure on people with an anti-war position.
Rough arrests and call-up papers: anti-mobilisation rallies on 21 September

Rough arrests and call-up papers: anti-mobilisation rallies on 21 September

On 21 September, after a long break, mass anti-war rallies broke out across Russia once again.
In touch with reality. How Andrei Pivovarov did politics, fought scammers and went to jail

In touch with reality. How Andrei Pivovarov did politics, fought scammers and went to jail

OVD-Info tells the story of politician Andrei Pivovarov, who has been involved in the Russian protest movement for almost 20 years.
“No to the war in Ukraine!” and “GruZ (Cargo) 200”: how people are persecuted for anti-war stickers and flyers in Russia

“No to the war in Ukraine!” and “GruZ (Cargo) 200”: how people are persecuted for anti-war stickers and flyers in Russia

The policemen started persecuting activists for anti-war agitation: fining them and even criminally prosecuting them.
Told on by their pupils and persecuted for signing petitions: the pressure teachers face due to their anti-war stance

Told on by their pupils and persecuted for signing petitions: the pressure teachers face due to their anti-war stance

School teachers and university professors were persecuted more frequently than before because of their anti-war statements.
An informal ban. How people are getting fired for their anti-war stance and how they fight for their rights

An informal ban. How people are getting fired for their anti-war stance and how they fight for their rights

We are telling how people defend their right to work and to their political stance.
How Russians are detained for anti-war statements and what does it mean for the legal system?

How Russians are detained for anti-war statements and what does it mean for the legal system?

We describe how new administrative law article on the «discrediting» is being used.
“Knowingly false.” It has been three months since the law on “fakes” about the Russian army came into force. How and against whom is it used?

“Knowingly false.” It has been three months since the law on “fakes” about the Russian army came into force. How and against whom is it used?

OVD-Info analysed how Article 207.3 of the Criminal Code works in practice.
Enemies of the state. How the institution of “denunciations” returns to Russia

Enemies of the state. How the institution of “denunciations” returns to Russia

OVD-Info publishes text about how people began to be detained on denunciations for their anti-war position.
Day 18 of War and Protest: Detention on March 13th

Day 18 of War and Protest: Detention on March 13th

This Sunday, nearly 900 people were detained at anti-war protests. Nearly 15,000 people have now been detained since the invasion of Ukraine began.
Cracked Heads and Tasers: Results of the March 6th Anti-War Protests

Cracked Heads and Tasers: Results of the March 6th Anti-War Protests

OVD-Info publishes the results of anti-war actions on March 6.
Detentions across the country: the results of protests against the war with Ukraine on February 24-27

Detentions across the country: the results of protests against the war with Ukraine on February 24-27

Protests against the war with Ukraine continue. The number of detentions is approaching a new record for the entire period of Vladimir Putin’s reign.
Almost 2,000 Russians arrested on the first day of anti-war protests

Almost 2,000 Russians arrested on the first day of anti-war protests

OVD-Info shares highlights from anti-war protests that took place in Russia on February 24.
OVD-Info’s position on mass persecution in connection with the protest rallies of January 23, 2021

OVD-Info’s position on mass persecution in connection with the protest rallies of January 23, 2021

OVD-Info’s overview of events and a legal assessment of what is happening around the «Freedom to Navalny» rallies.