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Russian Law Would Place Tougher Restrictions on Nonprofits
NY Times – In another clampdown on dissent, Russian lawmakers approved a bill on Friday that would impose tougher registration and reporting requirements on nongovernmental organizations that receive financing from foreign governments or other donors abroad. The law — approved by the Duma, the lower house of Parliament, and expected to receive final approval rapidly — was criticized by human rights and other advocacy organizations that said it could be used to intimidate government critics and to impede progress toward democracy. Read Article
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