In Russia, Moscow Police have detained about two dozen people at unauthorised rallies in the capital, a week after anti-government protests broke out across Russia.<br/>'<br/>The police presence was notably heavy in central Moscow today. Pedestrian access to Red Square was only through metal detectors and police blocked off Pushkin Square, traditionally a gathering point for demonstrations.<br/>' <br/>According to police figures reported by the state news agency Tass, about 20 people were arrested while trying to conduct a march on Triumphalnaya Square, which is adjacent to a main avenue, and seven others were detained at Manezhnaya Square, which is adjacent to the Kremlin.
News On AIR | April 2, 2017 7:16 PM
Moscow Police detains dozens of people at anti-government protests rallies