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Russia bans ‘LGBT movement,’ stirring fears of new crackdown

IndiaTimes Thursday, 30 November 2023
Russia's top court declares the 'international LGBT public movement' an extremist organization, paving the way for a new wave of repression. The Supreme Court approves the ban application by the Justice Ministry in a closed hearing. Activists express alarm as the law could be used to threaten any LGBT person with long jail sentences. The ruling also makes it possible to ban any LGBT symbols. The Kremlin is placing increasing emphasis on “traditional values”.
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 Russia's authorities already take a draconian line against LGBT people, who face not only legal sanctions but violence and threats.

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