Russian authorities have outlawed Amnesty International, meaning involvement with the human rights group is now a criminal offence.
The decision by the prosecutor general’s office is the latest crackdown on Kremlin critics, journalists and activists that intensified after Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
In its statement, the office said that Amnesty International was a “centre for the preparation of global Russophobic projects”, and accused it of advocating on behalf of Ukraine.
The designation means the group must stop any work in Russia, and anyone who cooperates or supports it could face prosecution.
Amnesty did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
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.
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