Russia Bans Amnesty International As 'Undesirable Organisation', Accuses It Of 'Supporting' Ukraine

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Russia accused the charity of supporting ‘Russophobic projects’ and ‘Ukrainian neo-Nazis’Albert Toth
The Independent
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Russian authorities have outlawed Amnesty International, meaning involvement with the human rights group is now a criminal offence.
Sky News
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The decision by the Russian prosecutor general’s office, announced in an online statement on Monday, is the latest in the unrelenting crackdown on Kremlin critics, journalists and activists that has intensified to unprecedented levels since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
Guardian
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Russia has used the “undesirable” designation to target independent media, opposition groups and foreign organizations since introducing the law in 2015.
The Moscow Times

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