DW: Moscow activists rally against Russian airstrikes in Syria
A group of Russian anti-war activists have protested against the Kremlin's actions in Syria and corruption in Russia. Intervention in Syria will only make matters worse for all involved, protesters claim.
Some 300 people attended the rally Saturday, organizers told the Russian news agency Interfax, though security forces estimated some 150 demonstrators. Most of the rally participants were over 50 years old and wore pacifist symbols.
The anti-war event was organized by Russian Solidarnost movement, known for its opposition to President Vladimir Putin .
"I believe that this is not the last rally," Solidarnost representative Sergey Davidis told Interfax. "The subsequent ones will be much bigger."
Update #1: Moscow Protesters Criticize Russian Military Strikes In Syria -- Radio Free Europe
Update #2: Moscow protest against Russia role in Syria -- AFP
WNU Editor: Among the Russian public, there is no appetite to get involved in the Syrian war. And while only about 200 showed up for this anti-war protest, if the body bags start to fly in (regularly) and the costs continue to mount for this military campaign ... I can guarantee you that these numbers will climb.
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The Black Tulip will fly again.
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