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2021-12-29T05:51:33.616Z


Russia's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the dissolution of Memorial International, a leading human rights organization. The government accuses the group | World | CNN


Russia's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the dissolution of Memorial International, a leading human rights organization.

The government accuses the group of breaking the "foreign agents" law.

Memorial was founded by dissidents in the former Soviet Union and documents abuses that occurred during that period.

Although the organization said it will appeal the decision, from Moscow, Melissa Bell tells us what is at stake if it is closed.

Source: cnnespanol

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