Navalny Lawyers Jailed: Russian Court Sentences Three to Years in Penal Colony for Extremism
In a move seen as a crackdown on dissent, a Russian court has sentenced three lawyers of the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny to years in a penal colony for alleged extremist activity. The verdict has sparked widespread concern among human rights groups, who claim the charges are politically motivated. The lawyers were found guilty of belonging to an extremist group, a label often used by the Russian government to silence critics. This development highlights the ongoing tension between the Russian authorities and opposition figures, with terms like 'political repression' and 'human rights abuse' being increasingly used to describe the situation. The incident has drawn international attention, with many calling for the release of the imprisoned lawyers.
