Russia: activists detained in Red Square for reading out constitution, says monitor -- At least 11 activists taken to police station, says group that monitors protest activity

Let's not forget how this month started in Russia..

Russian opposition activists blinded in acid attacks

A pair of Russian opposition activists have been partially blinded by acid attacks in just two days.

The incidents have fuelled fears that a reported clampdown on political resistance in the country is escalating.

Unknown assailants threw green dye in lawyer-turned political activist Alexei Navalny's face on Thursday, resulting in chemical burns to his right eye, independent television network Dozhd reported.

Mr Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation investigates the wealth of President Vladimir Putin's inner circle.

The next day, Natalia Fyodorova, a Moscow-based activist for the Russian opposition party Yabloko, suffered burns to her eyes after an assailant splashed her with a chemical as she was leaving her house.

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