In Moscow, journalists and activists were detained near the police department where a girl who escaped from domestic violence is being held

Case Summary

Ayna Mankieva, a 21-year-old woman who fled domestic violence in Ingushetia, was detained in Moscow on theft charges filed by her mother. Journalists and activists who gathered at the police station to support her were also detained but later released. Mankieva was released but remains under investigation.

Charges (1)

1. theft

Key Facts (4)

• Fled domestic violence in Ingushetia
• Detained on theft charges filed by her mother
• Journalists and activists detained while supporting her
• Released but remains under investigation

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