<p>Thousands</a> of people took part in anti-corruption protests, demanding the resignation of Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, in several cities across Russia on March 26.</p><p>The protests were held in response to a report</a> released in early March by a group affiliated with Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny, which accused the prime minister of accumulating funds for assets through charities and NGOs.</p><p>Navalny, who led the protests in Moscow on March 26, was reported</a> to have been arrested during the demonstrations. Dozens of others were also detained.</p><br />
