Navalny’s body returned to mother, spokeswoman says

The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been returned to his mother, according to his spokeswoman.

Navalny, a prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, died in prison under mysterious circumstances, sparking international outcry and calls for an investigation into his death.

It is unclear what the next steps will be in the investigation, but Navalny’s supporters are calling for a thorough and transparent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death.