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Mikhail Trepashkin announced a hunger strike
Former Colonel of the FSB of Russia Mikhail Trepashkin, convicted of charges of disclosing state secrets, announced a hunger strike.
Trepashkin and several more prisoners of colonies in Nizhny Tagil protest against the actions of the administration and demand to remove the prosecutor responsible for compliance with the rule of law in correctional institutions.
Trepashkin, suffering from asthma, also requires qualified medical care.
According to Radio Liberty, representatives of the Human Rights movement intend to organize a picket on June 14 on June 14 at the Federal Penitentiary Service - as a sign of solidarity with protesting prisoners.