The body of Alexei Navalny has been located 'covered in bruises' after his family accused Russian officials of hiding it.
The body of Alexei Navalny has been located 'covered in bruises' after his family accused Russian officials of hiding it. His body, which was found in a hospital morgue in the Arctic, reportedly shows signs of bruising that were caused by being held down while suffering a seizure.
" Photos and videos shared online show officers carrying away protestors from the scene of makeshift memorials in Moscow and St Petersburg for Navalny. Officers reportedly ripped placards from protestors and journalists in Moscow were filmed being detained. Ms Yarmysh officially confirmed the Russian opposition leader’s death on Saturday.He died at 2:17pm local time on Friday 16 February, according to a document given to Navalny’s mother, Lyudmila.
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