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Russia frees opposition activist jailed for protesting


MOSCOW: Russia on Sunday released a prominent opposition activist from jail, after a court quashed a sentence that made him the only person convicted under a tough law against public protests.
Ildar Dadin, 34, emerged from a Siberian penal colony after some 15 months behind bars for repeatedly holding unsanctioned rallies against President Vladimir Putin’s rule.
Dadin – who was declared a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International – has complained of torture and abuse behind bars, and his case became a cause celebre for those who oppose the Kremlin.
“I will continue to fight against Putin’s fascist regime,” Dadin …read more

Source: theSun

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