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Russia labels human rights group Memorial 'extremist'

Russia's Supreme Court deemed the storied rights organization Memorial "clearly anti-Russian" in a closed-door ruling. Memorial said the decision marked a new phase of repression in Russia. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesApr 9, 2026, 3:54 PM
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DWApr 9, 2026, 3:54 PM

Russia labels human rights group Memorial 'extremist'

Russia's Supreme Court deemed the storied rights organization Memorial "clearly anti-Russian" in a closed-door ruling. Memorial said the decision marked a new phase of repression in Russia.

The Straits TimesApr 9, 2026, 10:51 AM

Russia brands Nobel-winning rights group Memorial an extremist movement

LONDON, April 9 - Russia's Supreme Court designated human rights group Memorial as an \"extremist\" movement on Thursday, a move the group said marked a new phase of oppression in the country.

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