Russia: Moscow court consolidates witch hunt of NGOs

Headline Title:  Russia: Moscow court consolidates witch hunt of NGOs 27 June 2014 By upholding a draconian requirement for three more independent organizations to register as “foreign agents”, a Moscow court is rubber stamping the authorities’ witch hunt against peaceful human rights defenders, said Amnesty International.“The Russian authorities’ determination to silence any form of dissent or criticism is astonishing. This week’s decision will further cripple civil society in Russia and have a disastrous impact on thousands of Russians who will see their chances of having their human…

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