Russia Declares Amnesty International 'Undesirable' and Bans Organization
The Russian Prosecutor’s Office labels the human rights group as a promoter of anti-Russian sentiment.
The Prosecutor General's Office of Russia has designated the international human rights organization Amnesty International as 'undesirable,' culminating in a formal ban on its operations within the country.
This designation is part of a broader crackdown on foreign NGOs that Russia considers detrimental to its national security.
The Prosecutor's Office issued a statement accusing Amnesty International's London headquarters of orchestrating 'global anti-Russian projects' financed by supporters of the Ukrainian government.
This characterization suggests that the organization is seeking to exacerbate military tensions in the region and aligns itself with neo-Nazi groups in Ukraine, thus calling for an increase in their funding.
Under the 'undesirable' status, organizations are required to cease their activities in Russia.
Furthermore, Russian nationals involved with Amnesty International, whether through funding or collaboration, may face potential legal repercussions under Russian law.
Amnesty International has publicly criticized Russia for its ongoing military aggression against Ukraine, highlighting severe restrictions on freedoms of expression, assembly, and association within the country.
This latest move by the Russian government adds Amnesty International to a list of 223 organizations classified as 'undesirable' since the list's inception in 2015, reflecting the country's intensified measures against perceived external influences.
The 'undesirable' label restricts organizations from operating within Russian territory and imposes criminal liability on individuals who support these NGOs, marking a significant escalation in Russia's efforts to control the narrative surrounding its domestic and foreign policies.
This designation is part of a broader crackdown on foreign NGOs that Russia considers detrimental to its national security.
The Prosecutor's Office issued a statement accusing Amnesty International's London headquarters of orchestrating 'global anti-Russian projects' financed by supporters of the Ukrainian government.
This characterization suggests that the organization is seeking to exacerbate military tensions in the region and aligns itself with neo-Nazi groups in Ukraine, thus calling for an increase in their funding.
Under the 'undesirable' status, organizations are required to cease their activities in Russia.
Furthermore, Russian nationals involved with Amnesty International, whether through funding or collaboration, may face potential legal repercussions under Russian law.
Amnesty International has publicly criticized Russia for its ongoing military aggression against Ukraine, highlighting severe restrictions on freedoms of expression, assembly, and association within the country.
This latest move by the Russian government adds Amnesty International to a list of 223 organizations classified as 'undesirable' since the list's inception in 2015, reflecting the country's intensified measures against perceived external influences.
The 'undesirable' label restricts organizations from operating within Russian territory and imposes criminal liability on individuals who support these NGOs, marking a significant escalation in Russia's efforts to control the narrative surrounding its domestic and foreign policies.
