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Russian court orders closure of leading rights group Memorial

leading rights group

Russia’s Supreme Court has ruled that Memorial, the country’s best-known human rights group, should be shut down, marking the latest step in a sweeping crackdown on rights activists, independent media and opposition supporters.

Alexei Navalny’s foundation expected to be outlawed by Russian court

A Moscow court is expected Wednesday to outlaw the organisations founded by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny — part of authorities’ efforts to muzzle critics ahead of a crucial parliamentary election in September. Prosecutors have asked the Moscow City Court to designate Navalny’s Foundation for Fighting Corruption and his sprawling network of regional offices across […]