More deaths are coming: fears over fate of other Russian political prisoners after Navalny’s deathHuman rights activists and journalists warn of potential deaths from deliberate abuse in Russian prison systemProminent political prisoners at risk include Vladimir Kara-Murza, Igor Baryshnikov, and Alexei GorinovGorinov, suffering from chronic lung disease, is being denied proper treatment and is deteriorating rapidly in prisonFriends and relatives believe political prisoners are being targeted for poor treatment and deliberate harmIntroductionFollowing the recent death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a Russian prison, concerns are mounting over the fate of other political prisoners in the country. Activists and journalists are sounding the alarm about the potential for more deaths due to deliberate abuse within the prison system. Political Prisoners at RiskAmong those in grave danger are Vladimir Kara-Murza, Igor Baryshnikov, and Alexei Gorinov. Gorinov, in particular, is suffering from a serious lung condition and is being denied proper medical care, leading to a rapid deterioration of his health while in prison. Targeted for Poor TreatmentFriends and relatives of the political prisoners believe that they are being deliberately targeted for mistreatment, with Gorinov’s friend stating that he is being “deliberately killed” in prison through neglect and refusal to provide adequate care.

Source: Washington Post February 25, 2024 02:26 UTC