Hundreds of people detained in anti-war protests around Russia, according to independent monitors

[Wicked Blue]

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From CNN's Nathan Hodge in Moscow

As of Thursday evening Moscow time, at least 850 people have already been detained in at least 44 cities across Russia, independent monitoring group OVD-Info reported.

Russia bars demonstrations without a permit, but Russians may stage individual, single-person protests.

Authorities on Thursday warned citizens that participating in anti-war protests could lead to prosecution and criminal charges.

https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/ukraine-russia-news-02-24-22-intl/index.html

Just now the Washington Post is reporting "More than 1000 people were arrested in 47 cities across the nation, according to rights group OVD-Info."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/02/24/russia-ukraine-attack-news/

[dchill]

1. Gonna need a bigger jail.

[2naSalit]

2. And it's not like...

life in Russia isn't a jail-like kind of lifestyle in the first place.

[Wicked Blue]

4. However Russian jails and prisons are much worse nt

[PortTack]

3. With the military might focused elsewhere this may be the best time for these brave souls to

Demonstrate. They want to be free of the mad man as well.