"The Supreme Court's ruling stated that Memorial and its supporters are 'clearly anti-Russian in nature and are aimed at destroying the basic foundations of Russian statehood, violating its territorial integrity, and eroding historical, cultural, spiritual, and moral values.'"
"Memorial described the court's vague designation as deliberately designed to enable prosecutions against anyone speaking out on human rights or historical crimes, marking a new stage of political pressure on Russian civil society."
"The Norwegian Nobel Committee condemned the ruling, stating it is 'an affront to the fundamental values of human dignity and freedom of expression.'"
Russia's Supreme Court labeled the Nobel-winning rights group Memorial as 'extremist' and banned its activities, threatening criminal penalties for supporters. The court claimed Memorial's actions are anti-Russian and undermine state foundations. Memorial argued the ruling is vague and aims to suppress dissent regarding human rights. The Norwegian Nobel Committee condemned the decision, calling it an affront to human dignity and freedom of expression. Founded in the late 1980s, Memorial has been a key player in tracking human rights abuses in Russia.
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