Russia Detains Veteran Journalist on Terrorism Justification Charges

Nadezhda Kevorkova faces pre-trial detention over Telegram posts amid a broader crackdown on journalists and dissent.

Nadezhda Kevorkova, a seasoned journalist specializing in Middle Eastern affairs, has been detained and charged with justifying terrorism through social media posts from 2018 and 2021.
The charges, which could lead to a five-year prison sentence, stem from Kevorkova's discussions of events like the Nalchik attack and the Taliban.
Her detention is part of an escalating campaign against media freedom in Russia, coinciding with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The UN has expressed concern over the increasing detentions of journalists in Russia, highlighting a move to suppress information and control narratives.
Other journalists, including those linked to opposition figures and foreign media, face similar charges under Russia's stringent anti-terrorism and espionage laws.