Abdulmumin Gadzhiyev
Daghestani court strikes down ban on protests near government buildings
The Constitutional Court of the Russian republic Daghestan has ruled that a ban on protests near government buildings contradicts the republic’s constitution. The case was brought by supporters of imprisoned journalist Abdulmumin Gadzhiyev, who have been repeatedly denied permission to protest in the capital, Makhachkala. On 18 November, the court struck down articles of the law prohibiting rallies on pavements, at bus stops, and other areas adjacent to government buildings and motorways
