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politics2 years ago

Russian Election Watchdog Chief Faces Charges for Running 'Undesirable' Group

Russian authorities have charged Grigory Melkonyants, the co-chair of independent election monitor Golos, for running an "undesirable" organization. Law enforcement conducted searches at the homes of Melkonyants and 14 of his colleagues in multiple Russian regions. Golos has not been officially recognized as an "undesirable" organization, but it has been labeled a "foreign agent" by Russia's Justice Ministry. The charges come ahead of upcoming elections in Russia and occupied Ukrainian territories, which Golos has predicted to be one of the least competitive in years.

via The Moscow Times|
#election-monitoring#golos#grigory-melkonyants
international-relations2 years ago

Russia Bans Polish Anti-War Group, Citing 'Undesirability'

Russian authorities have declared the Polish-based anti-war group For a Free Russia an "undesirable organization," criminalizing any involvement with the collective. The group, established in 2015, aims to transform Russia into a democratic state and consolidate the Russian democratic movement in Europe. The Russian Prosecutor General's Office accuses the group of involving Russians in volunteer battalions within the Ukrainian armed forces and training "resistance groups." This move is part of Russia's ongoing crackdown on foreign NGOs, targeting independent news outlets, human rights groups, environmental organizations, and educational institutions.

via The Moscow Times|
#anti-war-group#crackdown#international-relations
media-and-censorship2 years ago

Russia Bans Independent Broadcaster Dozhd as "Undesirable"

Russian authorities have designated the independent news channel Dozhd as an "undesirable" organization, banning its work in Russia and criminalizing engagement with the broadcaster. The Prosecutor General's Office accused Dozhd of violating media laws, employing individuals labeled as "foreign agents," and distributing content from banned organizations. Dozhd has taken measures to protect Russia-based viewers from prosecution and is determining its next legal steps. Russian officials suggest that the decision to label Dozhd as "undesirable" should have been made earlier, as the government tightens control over critical media outlets ahead of regional and presidential elections. Dozhd relocated to Latvia and Georgia after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and currently operates from the Netherlands. Russia has used the "undesirable" organizations law to target independent news outlets, NGOs, and educational institutions.

via The Moscow Times|
#censorship#dozhd#media-and-censorship
environment2 years ago

Russia Continues Crackdown on NGOs, Bans WWF and Agora

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has been labeled an "undesirable" organization by Russian authorities, making all of its activities illegal in Russia. The move is part of a wider clampdown on environmental groups in the country, with Greenpeace Russia and other organizations also being banned. The WWF has been accused of "threatening" Russia's economy and "interfering" with its internal affairs, as well as financing Russian organizations designated as "foreign agents." The group must immediately cease its work inside Russia, and any affiliation with it is now illegal.

via The Moscow Times|
#clampdown#environment#environmental-advocacy
environment2 years ago

Greenpeace Russia shuts down following ban as 'undesirable' group.

Greenpeace Russia has announced its closure after being labeled an "undesirable" organization by the country's Prosecutor General's Office. The NGO has been accused of "interfering" with Russia's internal affairs, "undermining" the country's economy, and "financing" the activities of Russian organizations designated as "foreign agents." Greenpeace Russia has played a key role in demanding action on climate and environmental issues in Russia, including fighting seasonal wildfires and proposing legislative reforms. The move to ban Greenpeace comes amid a tightening clampdown on environmental groups within Russia over the past year.

via The Moscow Times|
#climate-change#environment#environmental-advocacy