The New Paper

April 22, 2021

Over 1,000 protesters arrested in Russia

Over 1,000 protesters in Russia were reportedly arrested yesterday after gathering in support of opposition leader Alexei Navalny (jailed since February). Navalny has reportedly been on a hunger strike for several weeks, and his arrest earlier this year drew widespread international condemnation.
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