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Tensions Between Moscow and Circassians Reach Crisis Proportions

Tensions between Moscow and the Circassians, both within Russia and abroad, have reached a boiling point. The driving factors are numerous and multi-varied. In part, they stem from long-time Circassian efforts to promote their national language and identity, to return Circassians living abroad back to their North Caucasus homeland, and to secure international recognition for what they argue was an …

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Prague-Based Media Group Fined By Russia For Violation Of Foreign Agent Law

The Prague-based MEDIUM-ORIENT news agency has been fined in Russia for failing to follow the requirements of Russia's controversial "foreign agent" law.

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Journalists in Trouble Newsletter

RFE/RL Condemns Losik’s Sentence; Belarusian Service Journalist Still Detained; Muratov, Ressa Call For Commitment To Independent Journalism; And More.

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Prague-Based Media Group Faces Fine For Not Observing Requirements Of Russia s Foreign Agent Law

Prague-Based Media Group Faces Fine For Not Observing Requirements Of Russia s Foreign Agent Law
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Clashes Intensify Between Moscow and Circassians on Key Issues

The range of issues on which Moscow and the Circassian nation are in conflict is expanding, and the Russian government, along with its agents in the Circassian republics and regions of the North Caucasus, have stepped up their efforts to block Circassian demands. In response, the Circassians themselves are creating new organizations outside of Moscow’s control and appear ready to …

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