UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk appalled by the Russian authorities’ designation of human rights org Memorial as “extremist”.
The raid on independent media outlet Novaya Gazeta and detention of journalist Oleg Roldugin also indicative of the continuing clampdown on civic space, freedom of expression and association, and repression targeting any individuals or groups perceived to be opposed to the Government.
www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2026/04/co...