The US authorities condemned the liquidation of the Memorial International Historical, Educational, Human Rights and Charitable Society (recognized in the Russian Federation as an NCO-foreign agent).
As the head of the press service of the State Department, Ned Price, told reporters, the United States condemns the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation on the forced closure of the international “Memorial”. According to Price, this is “one of the oldest and most respected historical and human rights organizations.”
Earlier on Tuesday, the court satisfied the statement of the General Prosecutor’s Office and ordered the liquidation of the society and its structural organizations.
According to the prosecutor’s office, the organization carries out its activities in violation of the Constitution of the Russian Federation and has repeatedly violated the requirements of the legislation on “foreign agents”. A representative of the supervisory agency stated during the debate to the court that Memorial «speculates on the theme of repression of the 20th century and creates a deceitful image of the USSR. “
Memorial intends to appeal against the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation to liquidate the organization. The organization said it would look for legitimate ways to continue working.
Source: Rosbalt
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