AnyTV News Russia banned Amnesty International, explained undesirable organization

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Moscow: Russian officials took a big step and on Monday banned the International Human Rights Group Amnesty International as ‘Undesly Organization’. The decision to declare Amnesty International as an ‘undesirable organization’ has been taken under the 2015 law, under which participation with such organizations is a crime.

All work will have to be closed in Russia

The decision announced in a statement issued by the Russian Maha Prosecutor’s office is a new phase of continuous action against critics, journalists and activists of Kremlin, which increased considerably after waging war with Russia’s Ukraine in February 2022. With this decision, the International Human Rights Group will have to stop all work in Russia and those who support or support it will be prosecuted.

Learn about Amnesty International

Let me tell you that Amnesty International is an international non-governmental organization (NGO), which works to protect and promote human rights worldwide. It was founded in 1961 by British advocate Peter Benenson. Its headquarters are located in the London, United Kingdom.

The main objective of amnesty international

The main objective of Amnesty International is to ensure that every person gets its basic human rights, whose guarantee is given under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – UDHR. This organization particularly works on the following issues.

Protecting the freedom of expression of the death penalty (hanging), the release of political prisoners, protecting the rights of women, children and minorities protect the rights of expression

How does the organization work

Amnesty International exposes human rights violations through research, monitoring and reporting worldwide. This organization pressures various governments and institutions to respect human rights. Its members and supporters spread awareness through mediums such as writing letters, running online campaigns, protesting. (AP)