Russian police arrest 700 at anti-corruption rally

Russian police arrest more than 700 people at an anti-corruption demonstration in Moscow on Sunday called by leading Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, according to a website that monitors the detention of activists.

The website OVD-Info makes the claim on Twitter. Earlier Russian police said about 500 people had been arrested during the demonstrations, including Navalny himself, who supporters said was due to go before a judge on Monday.

AFP

Opposition supporters participate in an anti-corruption rally in central Saint Petersburg on March 26, 2017.(AFP PHOTO / Olga MALTSEVA)
Opposition supporters participate in an anti-corruption rally in central Saint Petersburg on March 26, 2017.(AFP PHOTO / Olga MALTSEVA)

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