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world1 month ago•3 min saved

Nemtsova Detained in Absentia Over 'Undesirable' NGO Charge

A Moscow court ordered the pre-trial detention in absentia of Zhanna Nemtsova, daughter of late opposition figure Boris Nemtsov, on charges of organizing the activities of an 'undesirable' organization that could carry up to six years in prison. The Boris Nemtsov Foundation for Freedom, which is based in Germany, was designated 'undesirable' in 2024; if extradited or returning to Russia, Nemtsova could face two months in pre-trial detention. The ruling highlights Russia's crackdown on dissent and civil society, with Nemtsova having lived in Europe for years following her father's assassination near the Kremlin in 2015.

via The Moscow Times|

#boris-nemtsov #pre-trial-detention #russia

censorship3 years ago•1 min saved

Russia Declares Novaya Gazeta Europe an 'Undesirable' News Outlet

Russian authorities have designated Latvia-based independent news outlet Novaya Gazeta Europe as an "undesirable" organization, forcing it to cease operations in Russia and criminalizing engagement with its content. The decision was based on an audit that accused the outlet of disseminating false information damaging to Russian interests, including allegations of human rights violations and war crimes. The government cited the "foreign agent" status of the editor-in-chief and the publication's association with other designated "extremist" and "undesirable" entities as reasons for the decision. Novaya Gazeta Europe, founded by exiled journalists from Novaya Gazeta, plans to continue its work despite the label.

via The Moscow Times|

#censorship #free-press #novaya-gazeta-europe