Russia banned Memorial, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights group, citing extremism amid crackdown on civil society and media.
Russia's Supreme Court declared Memorial an extremist organization, criminalizing its activities. Simultaneously, authorities searched Novaya Gazeta, citing an investigation into illegal use of personal data. These actions reflect a broader crackdown on independent press and civil society following the invasion of Ukraine.
Russia's Supreme Court has declared Memorial an extremist organization, banning its activities and threatening criminal charges for those supporting it. The move follows a court ruling that Memorial's activities are 'anti-Russian' and undermine state values. Memorial, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, announced it will cease operations within Russia.