Russian prosecutors have suspended activities of Alexei Navalny’s regional offices, a move which his Team says would essentially shut down the jailed opposition figure’s movement.
FBK’s director Ivan Zhdanov wrote on Twitter, attaching screenshots of a prosecutor’s decision said that activities of Navalny’s offices and FBK were immediately suspended, and
Moscow City Court also confirmed that activities of the group’s regional network were suspended, but clarified that prosecutors had the power to make the decision.
The court also said a final decision designating the group as extremist was due.
The latest development comes after Navalny, President Vladimir Putin’s most outspoken critic, ended a hunger strike last week he started to demand proper medical treatment in prison.
A court in Moscow on Monday began proceedings into designating Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) and its regional offices as extremist.
Meanwhile, Navalny’s office in Moscow said in a statement the group will not be able to work as usual saying would be too dangerous for employees and for our supporters.
The team however promised to continue fighting corruption, the ruling United Russia party and President Vladimir Putin “in a personal capacity”.
Meanwhile, Germany condemned the order, stating that using the instruments of fighting terror against politically undesirable opinions does not reflect the principles of the rule of law.
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