Russia: Repressive Laws Used to Crush Civic Freedoms
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The Russian government’s dismantling of civic freedoms since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 is a dramatic escalation of its sustained assault on fundamental rights spanning more than a decade.Hundreds of people have been jailed or imprisoned under new, repressive laws. Discussion about a vast range of issues cannot take place openly, and many dissenters, journalists, and activists have gone into exile.Russia’s government should repeal its draconian provisions, bring laws into line with its international obligations, and foster an environment in which civil society can thrive.(New York, August 7, 2024) – …read more
Source:: Human Rights Watch
