Browsing: Ministry of Justice of Russia

“Committee against Torture” is included in the register of non-registered non-profit organizations-foreign agents

The Ministry of Justice of Russia has recognized the human rights movement “Committee Against Torture” unregistered in the Russian Federation as a foreign agent. Registry updated Friday night. According to the Ministry of Justice, the goals of the Committee’s activities are “representing the interests of the applicant in the investigating authorities and in court; assisting […]

Deutsche Welle will try to reopen an office in Moscow

The publication Deutsche Welle, whose broadcasting was banned the day before by the decision of the Russian Foreign Ministry, intends to try to reopen an office in Moscow, said DW CEO Peter Limburg. “My first goal is to try to reopen our office, not evacuate people. And I think that we should enter into a […]

Memorial filed an application to suspend its liquidation

The International Historical and Educational Society “Memorial” (included by the Ministry of Justice in the register of organizations performing the functions of a foreign agent) appealed to the Supreme Court with a request to suspend its liquidation. This was reported on the website of the organization. The organization’s lawyers filed a corresponding application with the […]

Deutsche Welle journalists denied access to State Duma

Deutsche Welle journalists have been banned from entering the State Duma, and they will also be denied accreditation in response to the withdrawal of the German-language channel RT from broadcasting in Europe. The ban was initiated on behalf of Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin. On February 3, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced retaliatory sanctions against the […]