Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny risks dying in prison as he continues a hunger strike to press authorities into allowing him proper medical care.

Navalny said that he was suffering from heavy cough and fever, but would continue a hunger strike he launched last week demanding adequate medical treatment.

Navalny says continuing hunger strike despite cough and fever, risks death in prison

Jailed Kremlin Critic Says Continuing Hunger Strike Despite Cough, Fever

Putin critic Navalny reportedly transferred to medical facility after falling ill in prison

Navalny sent to medical center following respiratory issue, high fever

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