Overview

• Russia's prosecutor general has officially designated Amnesty International Limited as an 'undesirable organisation,' banning its operations in the country.
• The Kremlin accuses the group of advocating for Ukraine, justifying 'neo-Nazi crimes,' and pushing for Russia’s political and economic isolation.
• The designation criminalizes any collaboration with Amnesty International within Russia, carrying penalties of up to five years in prison.
• Amnesty International, founded in 1961 and headquartered in London, has not yet issued a response to the ban.
• This move follows a broader crackdown on foreign and independent groups, with past bans targeting organizations like RFE/RL and Greenpeace.