Navalny's Funeral Disrupted by Refusal to Transport Body
Funeral homes in Moscow are refusing to transport the body of opposition activist Alexei Navalny to the church where his public memorial ceremony will take place, with his allies accusing unknown individuals of threatening hearse services. The authorities are being accused of trying to prevent a public funeral from taking place, as it could turn into a show of support for Navalny’s movement and his opposition to President Vladimir Putin. Videos and pictures show security measures being installed ahead of the funeral, while Navalny's allies have urged supporters to honor his memory at makeshift memorials if they cannot attend the service.