Fears Grow Over Missing Russian Opposition Leader Navalny After 10 Days With No Contact in Prison
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Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny failed to appear at multiple court hearings, raising concerns about his whereabouts and wellbeing.
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Navalny was sentenced earlier this year to 19 years in prison on charges his supporters say are politically motivated.
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Lawyers have inquired at over 200 detention centers but his location remains unknown 10 days after losing contact.
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A UN human rights expert expressed alarm over Navalny's "enforced disappearance" and ongoing ill-treatment in detention.
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The Special Rapporteur called for Navalny's immediate release and for Russia to abide by international human rights obligations.