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Russian police detain over 800 in opposition crackdown in Moscow

23 Sept 03:36 Key points summarised by AI

Russian police forcibly detained over 800 people in Moscow during a protest demanding free and fair elections, with some being beaten.
Prominent activist Lyubov Sobol, an ally of jailed opposition politician Alexei Navalny, was among those detained after authorities declared the demonstration illegal.
The protests were ignited by the exclusion of several opposition candidates from the upcoming Moscow city legislature election, which critics argue is a lie and a suppression of democratic participation.
Authorities intensified their crackdown, opening a criminal investigation into Navalny's anti-corruption foundation for alleged money laundering and employing a significant police presence, including cutting mobile internet access in some areas.

19 Oct 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.