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Added on the 02/02/2021 10:11:02 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Police in Moscow detain people outside a court in the Russian capital that was due to decide whether Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny should face prison time. IMAGES
A former Socialist party mayor, Mélanie Boulanger, arrives at Bobigny criminal court, which is due to hand down a verdict in the case against the former elected official and around 15 other people suspected of being implicated in drug trafficking in Canteleu, a town of 14,000 inhabitants in Seine-Maritime. IMAGES
Supporters of former Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori gather outside the courthouse ahead of the Odebrecht trial. She is accused of money laundering and could face up to 30 years in prison. IMAGES
South African police clash with proesters demanding "no bail" for the accused in the disappearance of a six-year-old girl whose mother has been charged with trafficking and kidnapping in a case that has gripped the nation. They were prevented from entering the Vredenberg magistrates court due to space and safety concerns, with the clashes taking place shortly before the accused arrived. Joshlin Rachelin Smith went missing in Saldanha Bay, a fishing town 135 kilometres north of Cape Town in February, sparking a massive search operation. She remains missing. Four suspects have been charged. IMAGES
Julian Assange supporters rally outside the Royal Court of Justice in London, UK on day two of the hearing. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was absent from court due to illness on Tuesday 20 February, as his lawyers launched a likely last bid to appeal against his extradition to the United States to face espionage charges. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.