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Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
Russia bans Amnesty International Limited as 'undesirable' organisation
Russia's prosecutor general said on Monday it had banned human rights group Amnesty International Limited as an "undesirable organisation", accusing it of backing Ukraine against Russia. Founded in 1961 and headquartered in London, Amnesty International campaigns for human rights across the world, including on behalf of those it designates prisoners of conscience. In its statement, Russia's prosecutor general said that Amnesty International Limited's London office was a "centre for the preparation of global Russophobic projects", and accused it of advocating on behalf of Ukraine, with which Russia is at loggerheads. It accused Amnesty of: "doing everything possible to intensify the military confrontation in the region. They justify the crimes of Ukrainian neo-Nazis, call for an increase in their funding and insist on the political and economic isolation of our country." Russian officials regularly accuse Ukraine of being dominated by "neo-Nazis", an accusation seen in Ukraine, the West and other countries as baseless propaganda. Amnesty did not immediately reply to a request for comment. Russia regularly designates organisations it says undermine its national security as "undesirable". The designation mandates penalties of up to five years in prison for Russian citizens working with or funding designated groups. Organisations previously banned as undesirable include US government-funded broadcaster RFE/RL and international environmental organisation Greenpeace.
Straits Times
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Russia bans Amnesty International, deems it an ‘undesirable' organisation
Russia's prosecutor general accused Amnesty International of advocating of behalf of Ukraine in the ongoing war. PHOTO: REUTERS MOSCOW – Russia's prosecutor general said on May 19 it had banned human rights group Amnesty International Limited as an 'undesirable organisation', accusing it of backing Ukraine against Russia. Founded in 1961 and headquartered in London, Amnesty International campaigns for human rights across the world, including on behalf of those it designates prisoners of conscience. In its statement, Russia's prosecutor general said that Amnesty International Limited's London office was a 'centre for the preparation of global Russophobic projects', and accused it of advocating of behalf of Ukraine, with which Russia is at war. It accused Amnesty of 'doing everything possible to intensify the military confrontation in the region'. 'They justify the crimes of Ukrainian neo-Nazis, call for an increase in their funding, and insist on the political and economic isolation of our country,' said the prosecutor general. Russian officials regularly accuse Ukraine of being dominated by 'neo-Nazis', an accusation seen in Ukraine, the West and other countries as baseless propaganda. Amnesty did not immediately reply to a request for comment. Russia regularly designates organisations it says undermine its national security as 'undesirable'. The designation mandates penalties of up to five years in prison for Russian citizens working with or funding designated groups. Organisations previously banned as undesirable include United States government-funded broadcaster RFE/RL and international environmental organisation Greenpeace. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russia designates Amnesty International an undesirable organisation and accuses it of supporting Ukraine
The Prosecutor General's Office of Russia has declared the international non-governmental organisation Amnesty International Limited, registered in London, an undesirable organisation on Russian territory. Source: Prosecutor General's Office of Russia Details: In its statement, the Russian Prosecutor's Office wrote that although Amnesty International presents itself as a human rights organisation, its central office in London is, in the view of Russian officials, engaged in promoting "Russophobic" initiatives supposedly funded by "supporters of the Kyiv regime". Since the beginning of the so-called "special military operation" [this is how Russians refer to their unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine – ed.], representatives of the organisation have, according to the Russian Prosecutor General's Office, "justified the actions of Ukrainian neo-Nazis", called for increased financial support for Ukraine and advocated for the political and economic isolation of Russia. Russian prosecutors also accused Amnesty International of supporting extremist organisations and financing foreign agents. Background: Last year, Amnesty International condemned and called "reckless" the Biden administration's decision to send antipersonnel mines to Ukraine and called for its reconsideration. In 2023, Amnesty International also documented crimes committed against Ukrainian children living under Russian occupation. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russia bans Amnesty International Limited as 'undesirable' organisation
(Reuters) -Russia's prosecutor general said on Monday it had banned human rights group Amnesty International Limited as an "undesirable organisation", accusing it of backing Ukraine against Russia. Founded in 1961 and headquartered in London, Amnesty International campaigns for human rights across the world, including on behalf of those it designates prisoners of conscience. In its statement, Russia's prosecutor general said that Amnesty International Limited's London office was a "centre for the preparation of global Russophobic projects", and accused it of advocating of behalf of Ukraine, with which Russia is at war. It accused Amnesty of: "doing everything possible to intensify the military confrontation in the region. They justify the crimes of Ukrainian neo-Nazis, call for an increase in their funding, and insist on the political and economic isolation of our country." Russian officials regularly accuse Ukraine of being dominated by "neo-Nazis", an accusation seen in Ukraine, the West and other countries as baseless propaganda. Amnesty did not immediately reply to a request for comment. Russia regularly designates organisations it says undermine its national security as "undesirable". The designation mandates penalties of up to five years in prison for Russian citizens working with or funding designated groups. Organisations previously banned as undesirable include U.S. government-funded broadcaster RFE/RL and international environmental organisation Greenpeace.
