Activist Detained After Livestock Culling in Novosibirsk
In Novosibirsk Oblast, a mass culling of livestock led to conflicts with authorities, resulting in the detention of activist Larisa Mikhailova on terrorism-related charges, while farmers sue the regional government over inadequate compensation and seek to invalidate the animal seizure.
Consensus
- A mass culling of livestock occurred in Novosibirsk Oblast.
- Following the culling, conflicts arose between farmers and authorities.
- On August 13, OMON conducted a search at the home of activist Larisa Mikhailova.
- Mikhailova was sent to pre-trial detention on charges of inciting terrorism.
- The alleged trigger for the terrorism charge was an old post with a modified 'Internationale'.
- Mikhailova's relatives believe her activism on behalf of farmers is the real reason for her prosecution.
- Farmers are suing regional authorities to declare the animal seizure illegal and seek compensation.
- Many farmers state that the compensation received is insufficient to restore their farms.
- Most farmers do not plan to return to livestock farming.
- The dispute over the sanitary culling has led to a series of criminal cases, arrests, and court proceedings.
Coverage (2 sources)
- I think they felt a threat in Larisa before the elections. The authorities ate the cattle. Now they are eating people — Север.Реалии
- I think they felt a threat in Larisa before the elections. The authorities ate the cattle. Now they are eating people — Сибирь.Реалии
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