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Russia Bans Amnesty International, Declares It 'Undesirable'

The designation forces the human rights group to cease operations in Russia, with authorities citing accusations of 'russophobia' and ties to Ukraine.

L’ONG Amnesty International a été interdite en Russie, lundi 19 mai 2025. Photo d’illustration : des activistes de l’association manifestent devant l’ambassade russe à Mexico, en mars 2022.
Le statut d’«indésirable» oblige les organisations concernées à fermer leurs portes en Russie.
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Overview

  • Russia's Prosecutor General has officially designated Amnesty International as an 'undesirable' organization, prohibiting its activities in the country.
  • The move requires the closure of Amnesty International's operations in Russia and threatens collaborators with legal prosecution.
  • Russian authorities accuse Amnesty International's London headquarters of orchestrating 'russophobic projects' allegedly backed by Ukraine.
  • The ban is part of an ongoing crackdown on civil society and dissenting voices since the start of Russia's offensive in Ukraine in 2022.
  • Amnesty International has criticized Russia for restricting fundamental freedoms and continuing its 'war of aggression' against Ukraine.