122. People detained at anti-occupation protests
Melitopol (Zaporizhzhia)
LOCATION: Melitopol (Zaporizhzhia)
DATE: March 12-March 15, 2022
NUMBER OF WITNESSES: 2
SUMMARY: The Witnesses testify about the Russian military dispersing anti-occupation protests by local residents in the city of Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia Region; and about the beating and detainment of protesters. The occupiers intimidated protesters and prevented mass street gatherings.
WITNESSES
The Witnesses of the incident were two women in their late 30s and 40s. Both resided in Melitopol.
VICTIMS
Anti-occupation protest participants, including the Witnesses.
ALLEGED PERPETRATORS
as described by the Witness(es)
The Witnesses describe both individual Russian soldiers and large military groups (100-200 people) involved in the protest suppression process.