Russia's Bashkortostan Holds Pro-Government Rally Amid Crackdown on Protesters

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Authorities in Russia's republic of Bashkortostan on Friday held a pro-government rally amid their efforts to contain the public backlash
filmed beating demonstrators with truncheons and using tear gas and smoke grenades to disperse crowds, while dozens of protesters have since
were state employees and students bussed in from across the region after they faced pressure at work and university to attend.To ensure high
comments online.Meanwhile, law enforcement authorities in the region continue to round up those who participated in last week's protests,
according to the independent human rights watchdog OVD-Info.So far, authorities have launched at least 123 administrative and 16 criminal
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