Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Jailed Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Wins The Sakharov Prize, The EU's Top Human Rights Prize

 

DW: Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny wins 2021 Sakharov Prize 

The jailed Russian opposition leader has been awarded the European Parliament's rights prize for his efforts to challenge President Vladimir Putin's grip on power. 

The European Parliament on Wednesday announced it awarded the European Union's top human rights prize to the imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. 

"He has fought tirelessly against the corruption of Vladimir Putin's regime. This cost him his liberty and nearly his life. Today's prize recognises his immense bravery and we reiterate our call for his immediate release," European Parliament President David Sassoli said on Twitter.  

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