Mikhail Kriger, a Russian opposition activist, has begun a hunger strike to protest his repeated placement in solitary confinement. The activist, known for his vocal criticism of the Russian government, has been held in solitary confinement multiple times in recent months. His protest comes amid growing international concern over the treatment of political prisoners in Russia.
Kriger’s hunger strike is a dramatic move that underscores the deteriorating conditions faced by political dissidents in the country. Human rights organizations have repeatedly called for his release, citing the deteriorating health conditions of prisoners in solitary confinement. The activist’s actions have drawn attention from international human rights groups and political figures who are calling for his release and an end to the use of solitary confinement for political prisoners.