Russian geodesist convicted of treason begins dry hunger strike in Izhevsk detention

Valery Kachin, a geodesist sentenced to 14 years for treason, has started a dry hunger strike at Pretrial Detention Center No. 1 in Izhevsk, alleging abuse in detention. The claim is reported by human rights group Department One; conditions and motivations are unverified. This highlights ongoing concerns about treatment of political prisoners in Russia.

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