Russian courts halt cases against Alexei Navalny after disappearance

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/18/courts-halt-cases-against-alexei-navalny-after-disappearance-of-jailed-activist

by dralley • 3 years ago

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wyldfire3• 3 years ago

Habeas corpus. It's a really simple principle of justice and a test of self rule. It's disappointing to see the Russian people cede power to such corrupt rule.

mdekkers3• 3 years ago

“Cede power”? What would you have them do?

kdwikzncba2• 3 years ago

You're right, there's absolutely nothing that can be done in this situation. Same as in 1917, nothing could've been done about the czar either.

wyldfire3• 3 years ago

Power comes from the consent of the governed.

That said, if the military supports the status quo, it would admittedly be nigh impossible to oppose them.

cedws2• 3 years ago

Unfortunately, democracy is incredibly expensive in terms of human lives, and once lost there is no way to get it back other than to fight for it.

kdwikzncba2• 3 years ago

The "Russian people" cheer for their own oppression. You see, when you're being oppressed you have the perfect excuse for your life being miserable.

cedws2• 3 years ago

Navalny may not be perfect but in my eyes he's a hero. He's put his life on the line all these years to challenge power. There's not many people who would go so far to stand for their principles.

Russian courts halt cases against Alexei Navalny after disappearance

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