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Thousands defy authorities to mourn the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny

Alexei Navalny death

People attending the funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Moscow. Picture date: Friday March 1, 2024.. See PA story FUNERAL Navalny. Photo credit should read: PA/PA Wire Credit: PA/PA/Alamy

Thousands have mourned the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny as he was buried in Moscow, defying Russian authorities' warnings against unsanctioned gatherings. Western envoys, including the Australian Ambassador, attended the funeral as demonstrations took place in several European cities.


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By Essam Al-Ghalib

Presented by Irina Burmistrova

Source: SBS




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