“Alexei Navalny, a strong critic of the Kremlin, has been found alive in a Siberian penal colony, says his spokesperson.
He was moved from a previous prison in December, and his team had lost contact with him.
Now located in the harsh ‘Polar Wolf’ colony in northern Russia, concerns about his well-being persist. The US expresses deep concern, noting the challenging conditions.
Navalny, known for his anti-corruption activism, survived a 2020 poisoning, leading to his imprisonment in 2021. His team suggests authorities aim to isolate him.
This development underscores the system’s approach to political prisoners, emphasizing isolation and suppression.” [Credit: BBC]
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