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Two Russian journalists arrested on “extremism” charges linked to Alexei Navalny’s group.
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Detentions part of broader crackdown on dissent and independent media in Russia.
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Concerns grow over freedom of press and human rights violations in Russia.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that two Russian journalists, Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin, have been arrested on “extremism” charges.
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They were ordered to remain in custody pending investigation and trial for allegedly working for a group founded by the late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny.
Facing minimum sentences of two years and maximums of six, they deny the accusations.
Their detention adds to a series of journalist arrests amid a crackdown on dissent and independent media in Russia, particularly following the invasion of Ukraine.
Laws criminalizing false information about the military have effectively silenced criticism of the war in Ukraine and deviating from the official narrative.
Gabov, a freelance producer detained in Moscow, has worked for various organizations, including Reuters.
Karelin, detained in Russia’s Murmansk region, has dual citizenship with Israel and has worked for outlets like The Associated Press.
The crackdown targets opposition figures, activists, LGBTQ+ members, and critical Russians.
Journalists like Antonina Favorskaya have been jailed for their coverage of Navalny, facing accusations of participating in “extremist organizations” for their social media posts.
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Navalny’s spokeswoman, Kira Yarmysh, contends that these journalists are targeted for merely doing their jobs.
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