@cbcnews: Alexei Navalny, one of Russia’s most outspoken opposition voices against President Vladimir Putin, has died in a remote penal colony, the prison service said. The 47-year-old lost consciousness after taking a walk on Friday. Medical staff tried to resuscitate him but were unsuccessful, authorities said. Russia's Investigative Committee has launched a procedural probe into the death. Before his arrest in 2021, Navalny campaigned against Kremlin corruption. A year earlier, he made international headlines when he was poisoned with a nerve agent while organizing opposition candidates. The Kremlin denied any involvement. Navalny was serving a 19-year prison sentence after being convicted of extremism. Condemnation quickly poured in from Western governments following the news of his death. #Navalny #Russia #Putin

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Friday 16 February 2024 17:23:03 GMT