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Lyubov Sobol, an ally of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, detained for 48 hours, lawyer says
Lyubov Sobol, an ally of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, was detained for 48 hours after questioning, according to her lawyer.
Key points:
- A criminal case has been launched against Ms Sobol over accusation she violently entered a flat
- Her supporters say the flat was linked to a secret agent involved in the plot to kill Mr Navalny
- Mr Navalny criticised the Kremlin’s move against Ms Sobol
Russia launched a criminal case against Ms Sobol over accusations she had violently entered a flat that her supporters said was linked to a secret agent involved in a plot to kill Mr Navalny.
The move against Ms Sobol is the latest in a clampdown on the Kremlin’s opponents before next year’s parliamentary election.
Ms Sobol aims to run for office, although…
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