To counter the latest absurdity from the Russian Government in the ongoing human rights issue that is the feminist punk collective Pussy Riot, unofficial spokeswoman Maria Alyokhina has gone on hunger strike. According to The Guardian:
In a recent letter to Radio Svoboda, Alyokhina wrote: "Soon I'll appear before the parole commission which, of course, will decide that it's impossible to let such a dangerous person as myself out into society. This is all boring and predictable."
Alyokhina, 24, has engaged in this strike to protest a court decision which will bar her from attending her own parole hearing. Referring to Soviet-era three judge panels which ruled on suspected enemies without that "enemy" present, Alyokhina is continuing her outspoken stance against Putin's growing repression. Alyokhina has emerged as one of the leaders of the group since Pussy Riot's arrest and conviction on charges of "hooliganism." You can read more about her here.
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