"The chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Jorgen Watne Frydnes, expressed deep alarm over the Russian authorities' attempts to destroy Memorial by designating it as an extremist organization, stating that such actions are an affront to fundamental values of human dignity and freedom of expression."
"If the Justice Ministry's petition is upheld, all activities of Memorial will be criminalized, and anyone involved with the organization could face imprisonment or fines, highlighting the severe implications of this designation."
"Memorial, established in 1987, has been pivotal in documenting human rights abuses in Russia and had formed a network of about 50 organizations before being banned, emphasizing its significant role in advocating for human rights."
Memorial, a human rights organization, was co-winner of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts in documenting human rights abuses in Russia. The Norwegian Nobel Committee condemned Russia's attempts to label Memorial as an extremist organization, which would criminalize its activities and impose severe penalties on its members. The Supreme Court is set to review a petition to classify Memorial as undesirable, further threatening its operations. The committee urged the Russian government to withdraw this claim and stop harassing Memorial and its affiliates.
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