“The funeral has not yet taken place” Navalny’s representative, Kira Jarmis, wrote on Platform X – His mother did not agree with the authorities
The body of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, who died last week in the prison colony where he was held, was handed over yesterday to his mother, Ludmila.
Navalny’s mother received her son’s body after first signing a death certificate saying he died of “natural causes.”
She was then given three hours to agree to a “secret” funeral for her son, or Russian authorities would take the body back and bury it inside the prison.
Ludilma, however, refused to negotiate on the manner of burial and still has her son’s body although the ultimatum has expired, according to what is known so far.
As Navalny’s representative, Kira Jarmis, wrote on platform X, she does not know if the authorities will allow a funeral to be held “in the way the family wishes and as Alexei deserves.”
Alexey’s body was handed over to his mother. Many thanks to all those who requested this with us.
Lyudmila Ivanovna is still in Salekhard. The funeral is still pending. We do not know if the authorities will interfere to carry it out as the family wants and as Alexey deserves. We…
— Kira Yarmysh (@Kira_Yarmysh) February 24, 2024
“The funeral has not yet taken place. We will let you know as soon as we have news,” Yarmish emphasized.
Source :Skai
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