Russia: Media black-out ahead of disputed Crimea referendum

Headline Title: Russia: Media black-out ahead of disputed Crimea referendum 14 March 2014 The Russian authorities have launched a full-scale onslaught on the few remaining independent media in Russia, blocking a number of internet sites in the Russian Federation, Amnesty International said today."The blocking of these sites is a clear violation of the right to freedom of expression. It is an unashamed attack on those who still dare to question the Kremlin-dictated narrative by providing independent, impartial information and offer a platform for free debate,” said John Dalhuisen,…

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