Mr. Navalny cancels hunger strike Russian opposition leader in prison

 Mr. Navalny cancels hunger strike Russian opposition leader in prison

Alexei Navalny, a 44-year-old opposition leader in prison in Russia, announced on the 23rd that he will end a 24-day hunger strike.A few hours ago, a group of doctors had filed a proceeding to stop the hunger strike because it was life-threatening.Navalny, who was imprisoned in prison in February, began hunger strikes on March 31 for appropriate treatment for his severe back pain and loss of sensation in his limbs.

 Navalny said he had been seen by a private doctor twice so far, saying "I will end his hunger strike in light of progress and circumstances."He just said that the return to a normal diet would be gradual.He also claimed that he would like to see a doctor of his choice for severe back pain and loss of sensation in his limbs. "I want to know what this is and how to cure it," he said.The doctors released a statement on the website "Media Zona" on the 22nd. According to the results of the medical examination and examination that Mr. Navalny received at a hospital in the suburbs of Moscow on the 20th, "If Hunger strikes for a short time, unfortunately there will be no one to treat in the near future." I complained.

Doctors warned that his kidneys and nervous system were abnormal and that even a short hunger strike would lead to death. He called on Navalny to "stop hunger strikes immediately and save lives and health."Navalny, known as President Vladimir Putin's biggest critic, is said to have been nearly poisoned by the toxic nerve agent Novichok at a hotel in Siberia in late August last year.He received intensive care in Berlin, Germany and returned to Russia in January this year. However, he was imprisoned in prison in February of this year for violating the suspended sentence over the previously sentenced conviction of embezzlement. He is currently imprisoned in a prison in Pokrov, a town about 100 kilometers east of Moscow.

The European Court of Human Rights demanded that Mr. Navalny be released at risk of life, but the Russian government refused.Navalny's doctors request immediate termination of Hunger Strike, life-threateningA group of doctors from Russia's opposition leader Alexei Navalny, 44, urged him to stop the hunger strike immediately on the 22nd. He says he could otherwise die.The medical team published a statement on the website "Media Zona". According to the results of the medical examination and examination that Mr. Navalny received at a hospital in the suburbs of Moscow on the 20th, "If Hunger strikes for a short time, unfortunately there will be no one to treat in the near future." I complained.

Doctors warned that his kidneys and nervous system were abnormal and that even a short hunger strike would lead to death. He called on Navalny to "stop hunger strikes immediately and save lives and health."The doctors, who had been treating Mr. Navalny until he was imprisoned in prison in February, have not been allowed to meet him after that and have not been able to see him directly. In a statement, he asked for permission for treatment.

Demonstrations calling for the release of opposition leaders in various parts of Russia, detaining more than 1000 people

A protest rally was held in various parts of Russia on the 21st, calling for the release of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny (44), who is worried about serious illness in prisons in prison. Thousands of people participated in the protest.Citizens protested in Moscow, the capital, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok in the Far East, several cities in Siberia, and Central Vladivostok, where Mr. Navalny was imprisoned.Police say more than 14,000 people (including about 6,000 in Moscow) have protested in 29 cities.However, the number of participants estimated by human rights monitoring groups often far exceeds the official announcement by the police. A total of more than 1,000 people were detained during the protests of the day, according to surveillance group OVD-Info.

"Fight for the future"

"This is one of Russia's last attempts at freedom," "we came to speak out for Alexei," one demonstrator told Reuters.On the other hand, some did not expect much from the impact of this large-scale protest."At least 200,000-300,000 people are needed to protest on the street."

Ignore authorities' warnings

Demonstrators protested, ignoring harsh warnings from the authorities. Most major cities were heavily guarded by police officers.Earlier this week, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs said, "Any offensive action by participants in unlicensed public rallies, especially attempts to induce clashes with law enforcement officials, is considered a threat to public security and will be immediately subdued." Was announced.In Moscow, riot police urged them to leave the demonstrators and set up barricades to block the demonstrators' routes.Prior to the demonstration, the area around the Manege Square exhibition hall, where President Putin gave his annual report speech, was also closed.

Navalny is in the ward

Mr. Navalny was moved to a ward in the prison on the 19th. Officials say he is "perfect" about his health.The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FSIN) of the Russian Federation added that Mr. Navalny consulted a doctor daily and he agreed to take vitamins.But Navalny's doctors say he "will die within a few days" if he doesn't treat his severe back pain and loss of sensation in his legs immediately.Blood tests show that Navalny suffers from kidney failure and is likely to have heart failure at any time.