1,500 arrested during day of protests in Russia over imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny
1,500 arrested during day of protests in Russia over imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny Lizzie Edmonds Police have arrested nearly 1,500 people during a day of demonstrations throughout Russia calling for freedom for imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Navalny’s health is reportedly in severe decline after three weeks of hunger striking, according to a group that monitors political detentions. He was arrested back in January after accusing President Putin and his allies of stealing billions. About a month later, he was jailed for violating parole from a 20...
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