Kremlin's Interference in Navalny's Funeral Procession Sparks Outrage
TL;DR
Attempts to hire a hearse to transport Alexey Navalny's body to his funeral in Moscow have been thwarted, with drivers reportedly threatened not to take his body anywhere. Navalny's team also faced difficulty booking a venue for the funeral, with many claiming to be busy or refusing once Navalny's name was mentioned. His wife blames Russian President Vladimir Putin for his death, alleging that he was tortured and abused in prison. The Kremlin denies any involvement in Navalny's death, while concerns arise over potential police crackdown on mourners at the funeral.
- Hearse drivers refuse to take Navalny’s body to Moscow funeral, Putin critic’s team say CNN
- Why the Kremlin Tried to Obstruct Alexei Navalny's Funeral TIME
- Wife of opposition leader Navalny says his body was abused after death; funeral to be held Friday CNBC
- Kremlin is trying to derail Navalny's burial, allies say NBC News
- Attempts to hire a hearse to take Navalny to his own funeral have been blocked -spokesperson Yahoo News
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