Russia Unrest: Protesters Clash After Activist’s Sentencing
Summary:Riot police clash with demonstrators in Bashkortostan, Russia, following rights activist Fail Alsynov's sentencing to four years, accused of inciting ethnic hatred.
In Bashkortostan, southern Russia, clashes erupted between riot police and protesters following the sentencing of rights activist Fail Alsynov to four years in a penal colony.
Alsynov, accused of inciting ethnic hatred, faced tear gas and baton strikes as supporters clashed with law enforcement near the courthouse.
Amid temperatures of -20C, thousands demonstrated for several days, expressing solidarity with Alsynov. Some tried to block the courthouse entrance post-verdict.
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