Hundreds arrested as Russia cracks down on Navalny supporters
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More than 400 people arrested in cities across Russia as UN experts warn Kremlin critic’s life is in ‘serious danger’.
Thousands of supporters of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny crowded into central Moscow on Wednesday in nationwide demonstrations calling for his freedom as UN experts warned that the Kremlin critic’s life was in “serious danger”. More than 400 people were arrested across the country in connection with the protests, according to a human rights group. Dozens were detained before the protests even began, including two top Navalny associates in Moscow. Supporters of President Vladimir Putin’s most outspoken opponent fear he could die soon and are demanding he be given proper medical care.
Human rights group Viasna reports 1,275 political prisoners still jailed and face harsh conditions.
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