Four members of the Russian punk band and activist group Pussy Riot imprisoned earlier this month have been arrested again on Monday( the same day) they were due to be released from prison.
Earlier this month, Veronika “Nika” Nikulshina, Olga Kuracheva, Olga Pakhtusova, and Petya Verzilov ran onto the pitch in the World Cup final.
The second detention stems from charges over organizing and holding “public events without prior written notice,” Pussy Riot member Nadya Tolokonnikova said on Twitter. The activists face up to 10 additional days of detention, the Tweet added.
They were attired in police-uniforms in what was thought to be a statement against Russia’s political and prison systems.
After the incident, the band have shared new music including ‘Track About Good Cop’, ‘PONG!’, ‘Unicorn Freedom’ and ‘КОШМАРЫ/NIGHTMARES.’
Immediately following the protest, Pussy Riot members took to social media to confirm they were responsible.
“After 15 days of arrest our girls ended up in the police station till the morning.” The tweet also added “They’re laughing and singing songs about freedom tho.”
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Pussy Riot Members Arrested Again on the Day of Prison Release
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