Associates of the imprisoned opposition leader say they had no choice, given the Kremlin’s latest move to stifle political dissent.
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Russia Suspends Public Activity by Navalny’s Political Groups
Prosecutors have temporarily muzzled the opposition leader’s political groups, banning them from protests and posting on social media. A court ruling may well make that permanent.
Myanmar Coup Leader Arrives in Indonesia for Asean Summit
Critics feared that Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing’s presence at the meeting in Indonesia would give his regime the appearance of legitimacy.
After Testing the World’s Limits, Putin Steps Back From the Brink
The Russian president pulled back troops from Ukraine’s border and relented on medical treatment for his nemesis Aleksei A. Navalny after a performance blending fear and force to affirm his power.
Aleksei Navalny, Putin’s Nemesis, Ends Hunger Strike in Russia
The imprisoned opposition leader said he was responding to calls from his doctors and a belief that he had accomplished at least some of his goals.
Aleksei Navalny, Putin’s Nemesis, Ends Hunger Strike
The imprisoned opposition leader said he was responding to calls from his doctors and a belief that he had accomplished at least some of his goals.
Aleksei Navalny Says He Is ‘A Skeleton Walking, Swaying, In Its Cell.’
Protests are starting to unfold across Russia as activists demand the release of the opposition leader from prison.
Aleksei Navalny Is Transferred to Hospital for Vitamin Treatment
The high-profile Russian opposition leader has been on hunger strike for nearly three weeks. The U.S. has warned of “consequences” should he die.
Aleksei Navalny’s Health in Prison Is Dire, His Doctors Say
Doctors said recent blood tests indicated that the Russian opposition leader, who is nearly three weeks into a hunger strike, was at risk of heart failure and “could die at any moment.”
Cambodians Demand Apology for Khmer Rouge Images with Smiling Faces
An Irish artist colorized portraits of Cambodian prisoners who were tortured, starved, beaten and killed. In some cases, he doctored the images to put smiles on their faces.