REUTERS Moscow

Moscow

Updated Friday, March 1, 2024-10:36

The funeral of the opponent Alexei Navalny was scheduled for today, but moments before its start a stir was generated when a family spokesperson announced that the body had not been handed over to his relatives.

Since he died in an Arctic prison, his people have struggled to see his body.

The funeral could begin late as the body is still in the morgue while 1,000 people are gathered to say their last goodbye to the dissident.