US EditionRussia Labels World Wide Fund For Nature 'Undesirable'
- The Russian Prosecutor-General's Office designated the World Wide Fund For Nature as an "undesirable organization" on June 21.
- The decision cited the WWF's projects as creating threats to Russia's security in the economic sphere and that the organization is a facade for carrying out such projects.
- The "undesirable organization" law was adopted in 2012 as part of a series of regulations by the Kremlin to stifle civil society, forcing many nonprofits and NGOs to halt operations. Greenpeace was also labeled undesirable in May.
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In latest crackdown on critics, Russia declares World Wide Fund for Nature 'undesirable'
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russian authorities on Wednesday declared the World Wide Fund for Nature to be an undesirable organization, effectively banning it from operating in the country, in the latest move to stifle dissent.
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Office of Russian prosecutor general recognizes WWF as undesirable organization
It notes that in fact, the so-called environmental activity which purportedly raises eco-awareness under the guidance of UK national N. Isdell, is being used by the WWF as a cover for the implementation of projects which create security threats for Russia’s economy
In latest crackdown on critics, Russia declares World Wide Fund for Nature 'undesirable'
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russian authorities on Wednesday declared the World Wide Fund for Nature to be an undesirable organization, effectively banning it from operating in the country, in the latest move to stifle dissent.
In latest crackdown on critics, Russia declares World Wide Fund for Nature 'undesirable'
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russian authorities on Wednesday declared the World Wide Fund for Nature to be an undesirable organization, effectively banning it from operating in the country, in the latest move to stifle dissent.
In latest crackdown on critics, Russia declares World Wide Fund for Nature 'undesirable'
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russian authorities on Wednesday declared the World Wide Fund for Nature to be an undesirable organization, effectively banning it from operating in the country, in the latest move to stifle dissent.
In latest crackdown on critics, Russia declares World Wide Fund for Nature 'undesirable'
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russian authorities on Wednesday declared the World Wide Fund for Nature to be an undesirable organization, effectively banning it from operating in the country, in the latest move to stifle dissent.
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