Russia: Amnesty International declared “undesirable organization” amid escalating crackdown on dissent

By Amnesty International

Reacting to the news that the Russian authorities have declared Amnesty International an “undesirable organization” thereby criminalizing its activities and any association with the organization in Russia, Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General, said: “This decision is part of the Russian government’s broader effort to silence dissent and isolate civil society. In a country where […] The post Russia: Amnesty International declared “undesirable organization” amid escalating crackdown on dissent appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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