A Moscow court's new sentence for the leading Russian opposition activist Alexey Navalny is in an obvious attempt to ensure that he remains incarcerated and isolated for any foreseeable future, Human Rights Watch said today. Navalny was sentenced to 19 years in a maximum-security prison designed for particularly dangerous recidivists and those serving life sentences. "The totally unfounded new conviction against Alexey Navalny is a testament to the Kremlin's resolve to decapitate Russian opposition for many years to come," said Hugh Williamson , Europe and Central Asia director at Human Rights Watch.

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