Russian opposition leader injured following detention

Alexei Navalny, who has been investigating official corruption, suffered a suspected broken finger

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was detained on Saturday outside his home in Moscow ahead of planned nationwide anti-government protest rallies, and his spokeswoman said he was later taken to a hospital with a suspected broken finger.

Navalny was detained on Saturday afternoon and taken to a nearby police station due to an unsanctioned rally in January, Kira Yarmysh said.

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