Russia labels human rights group Memorial 'extremist'

Russia's Supreme Court labels historic human rights group Memorial as 'extremist' and 'clearly anti-Russian' in a closed-door ruling, which the organization says opens a new phase of repression. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Russia labels human rights group Memorial 'extremist'

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Russia's Supreme Court has declared the storied human rights organization Memorial 'extremist' in a ruling conducted behind closed doors. The court characterized the group's activities as 'clearly anti-Russian,' delivering a decisive blow to one of the country's most prominent civil society pillars. Memorial, founded in the late Soviet era, is renowned for documenting political repression and historical memory. The organization responded immediately, stating the court's decision signifies a dangerous new chapter of state-led repression within Russia. The ruling represents the culmination of a sustained legal campaign against Memorial, which has long faced pressure from Russian authorities. By designating the group as extremist, the state effectively criminalizes its core work of historical research and human rights advocacy. This judicial action against such a historic institution sends a chilling signal about the space for independent civil society in contemporary Russia. It marks a significant escalation in the government's efforts to control historical narrative and suppress dissent.

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