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Russia bails more Greenpeace activists

A Russian court on Wednesday granted bail to five more Greenpeace campaigners held over a protest in the Arctic, bringing to 17 the number of activists set to leave jail after two months behind bars.

20.11.2013

(AFP) A Russian court on Wednesday granted bail to five more Greenpeace campaigners held over a protest in the Arctic, bringing to 17 the number of activists set to leave jail after two months behind bars.

The bail decision, including for the US captain of Greenpeace's campaign ship, has raised cautious hopes for the activists in a case that has caused global concern. But they still face grave charges that could see them jailed for several years.