MOSCOW , Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Three Russian activists have filed a claim with the European Court of Human Rights charging they were denied free assembly , their lawyer said Tuesday. Attorney Dmitry Agranovsky told the Russian news agency RIA Novosti his clients want the court to fine Moscow $127 ,000 for violating their right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly under the European Convention. "The court is now deciding whether our claim will be considered on a priority basis ," Agranovsky said. The claim with the European Court of Human Rights was filed by the chairwoman of the Moscow Helsinki human rights group , the leader of the Other Russia opposition party and a member of the Left Front opposition movement. Moscow authorities regularly turn down requests from Russian opposition groups seeking to hold rallies. Officials recently announced plans to close Triumfalnaya Square , the opposition's main protest site.Related Topics Articles：

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