Tag: Political imprisonment
Lawyer representing Navalny’s foundation detained in Moscow
MOSCOW — A lawyer representing the anti-corruption foundation of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was detained in Moscow on Friday morning, his colleague...
Belarus Olympian to go on hunger strike as political protest
KYIV, Ukraine — An Olympic silver medalist who is one of Belarus’ most lauded athletes says he is going on a 10-day hunger strike...
Russia blacklists 8 EU officials in retaliatory action
MOSCOW — Russia on Friday blacklisted eight officials from the European Union in retaliation for EU sanctions over the imprisonment of Russian opposition leader...
UN envoy: Myanmar military faces demands for democracy
UNITED NATIONS — The strong, united demand for democracy by the people of Myanmar has created “unexpected difficulties” for the military in consolidating power...
Top ally announces closing Navalny’s offices amid crackdown
MOSCOW — A top ally of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Thursday that the network of the politician's offices in Russia is...
Russian court restricts Navalny’s anti-corruption foundation
MOSCOW — A court in Moscow ruled Tuesday to restrict the activities of an organization founded by imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny pending...
Russian authorities suspend operation of Navalny’s offices
MOSCOW — Russian authorities on Monday ordered the offices of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to suspend all of their activities pending a court...
‘Pride and hope’: Navalny praises protests in his support
MOSCOW — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said in an emotional message from behind bars Thursday that he felt “pride and hope” after...
Top Navalny associates detained ahead of protests
MOSCOW — Two close associates of Alexei Navalny were detained Wednesday ahead of protests planned to support the imprisoned Russian opposition leader, who has...
Putin, in annual address, lauds Russia’s vaccine work
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual address to the nation Wednesday amid a sweeping Kremlin crackdown on opposition protests and soaring...