Russian Crackdown on Navalny Supporters
Russian courts have sentenced dozens of people to short prison sentences for participating in events commemorating Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. Navalny died in an Arctic prison colony where he was being held on charges seen as retribution for his anti-Putin activism.
Key Points
- Dozens of people sentenced to short prison terms for commemorating Alexei Navalny
- Navalny died in prison under suspicious circumstances
- Putin has not commented on Navalny's death
Cons
- Violation of freedom of expression and assembly
- Repression of dissenting voices
- Lack of transparency in Navalny's death investigation