Norwegian Nobel Committee Criticizes Russia’s Handling of Rights Group Memorial
OSLO, April 8 — The Norwegian Nobel Committee on Wednesday publicly condemned moves by Russian authorities to criminalise Memorial. The committee said the actions threaten the group’s work documenting Soviet-era and modern human rights abuses.
Committee response
The Norwegian Nobel Committee criticizes Russia’s handling of the rights group Memorial, it said. The panel described the legal pressure as an attempt to silence a prominent civil society actor.
About Memorial
Memorial is a long-standing human rights group in Russia. It received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022 for its efforts to preserve historical memory and defend human rights.
Reporting and credits
This report was compiled from on-the-ground reporting by Terje Solsvik. It was edited by Gwladys Fouche and published on Filmogaz.com.
