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Police use tear gas and arrest dozens to put down the large demonstration, a rarity amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.

‘Rioters’ supporting Fail Alsynov face 15 years in prison after clashing with police

Russians have clashed with riot police in a rare, large protest after an activist was sentenced to four years in a penal colony.

Trial of local activist provokes one of largest reported demonstrations in country since Ukraine invasion

Police and protesters clash over jail sentence for Russian activist Fail Alsynov

Kim also called for a rewriting of the constitution, removing any references to a goal of peaceful unification with South Korea.

The protesters were demonstrating against a prison sentence for a local environmental activist in Bashkortostan. Police reportedly used batons and tear gas, and made several arrests.

The protests broke out as supporters came to the town of Baymak to demonstrate against the authorities' sentencing of local rights activist Fail Alsynov to four years in prison on charges of "inciting ethnic hatred."

Protesters clash with riot police in Bashkortostan after a local activist was sentenced to years in a penal colony.

Thousands clashed with Russian police and special forces following the sentencing of a prominent anti-war protester on Wednesday.