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Vendaval -> RE: Campaigner arrested in Russia (5/16/2009 6:08:49 PM)
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More about the events at the march in Moscow.
"Moscow police detain scores at gay pride rally'
By DAVID NOWAK, – Sat May 16, 11:54 am ET
"MOSCOW – Riot police broke up several gay rights demonstrations in Moscow on Saturday, hauling away scores of protesters hours before the capital hosted a major international pop music competition.
No injuries were reported, but the detentions could damage Russia's desire to be seen as a modern nation as it holds the finals of the Eurovision song contest, a cultural event televised around the world.
City officials had warned that they would not tolerate marches or rallies supporting the rights of gays and lesbians, but activists had targeted Moscow and the Eurovision contest to press their claims that Russia officially sanctions homophobia.
Moscow police spokesman Anatoly Listovetsky said 40 people were detained, but media reports said up to 80 had been seized. None of the protests in central Moscow took place near the capital's Olimpiysky Sports Complex, where the Eurovision concert being held live Saturday night."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090516/ap_on_re_eu/eu_russia_gay_rights
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