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Alexei Navalny Likely Poisoned in Arctic Penal Colony on February 16, Investigation Reveals

Sep 29, 2024, 03:16 PM

Alexei Navalny, the prominent Russian opposition leader, who died on February 16 in the Arctic penal colony, was likely poisoned, according to an investigation by the Russian independent media outlet The Insider. The investigation, based on hundreds of official documents, reveals that Navalny experienced acute stomach pain, which doctors unanimously attributed to poisoning. The documents also indicate that references to these symptoms were consistently removed by Russian authorities. This revelation contradicts earlier claims by the Investigative Committee that Navalny's death was accidental. The case has drawn significant attention, highlighting ongoing concerns about the treatment of political prisoners in Russia.