Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies in prison, leading to international criticism of the Kremlin. Navalny's death raises concerns about human rights in Russia.
Russia n opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in prison, sparking international criticism of the Kremlin . Navalny , a prominent critic of President Putin , was serving a 19-year term when he fell ill and lost consciousness after a walk.
Despite resuscitation efforts, he could not be revived. The cause of death is under investigation. Navalny's death has led to calls for accountability and raised concerns about human rights in Russia.
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