Russia far east protest over governor's arrest

Thousands of people have taken part in protests in Russia's far east over the arrest of a regional leader.

They marched to the regional government in Khabarovsk shouting slogans against President Vladimir Putin.

Khabarovsk governor Sergei Furgal was detained on Thursday, accused of having ordered the killing of several business people 15 years ago.

Mr Furgal defeated the candidate of Mr Putin's United Russia party in elections two years ago.

They're angry at the arrest of Sergei Furgal and from their chants - against Moscow, and against Vladimir Putin himself - they believe the move is political.

Mr Furgal was arrested by masked law enforcement officers on 9 July and brought to Moscow

The arrest comes amid fears of a crackdown on opposition following last week's vote to approve constitutional reforms that will allow Mr Putin the option of seeking two more terms in office