Anti-corruption protest organizer in Hyde Park arrested

The organizer of the Sochi action against corruption, Suren Yedigarov, was arrested on April 17 for eight days for violating the procedure for organizing a rally (Article 20.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses). This is reported by "Caucasian Knot" with reference to the activist.

According to Suren Yedigarov himself, from the moment of detention at 9:00 am on April 16 until 5:00 pm on April 17, “he was never offered to eat or sleep.” “I didn't sleep today. Sleep was impossible. It was hot, the cell was small. You could only sit, ”Suren Yedigarov told the publication. In addition, the activist was not given the opportunity to familiarize himself with the materials of the case and file petitions.

in Sochi were detained On April 16 , several participants in an anti-corruption rally , as a result, Suren Yedigarov spent the night at the police station. The activists are sure that they did not violate the law, because their action was carried out on the territory of Hyde Park. Holding public events in Hyde Parks does not require approval.