Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Missing for Two Weeks

UN Official Describes Situation as 'Enforced Disappearance' Amid Fears of Deliberate Isolation

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been missing for two weeks, with his last known contact being on December 5th.
Navalny's lawyers and allies have been unable to locate him, despite inquiries to over 200 pre-trial detention centers and special prison colonies across Russia.
Navalny was due to be transferred to a 'special security' penal colony, known for its harsh treatment of inmates, but his current location remains unknown.
The United Nations' special rapporteur for human rights in Russia, Mariana Katzarova, has expressed concern over Navalny's disappearance, describing it as an 'enforced disappearance'.
Navalny's disappearance comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his candidacy for Russia's March presidential election, leading to speculation that Navalny is being deliberately hidden.