Russia's Abuse of National Security Laws
Russia's use of national security and public safety laws to silence opposition to the war in Ukraine has reached "alarming levels", according to the UN independent expert who monitors human rights in Russia.
Russia’s abuse of national security and public safety laws to silence opposition to the war in Ukraine has reached “alarming levels”
Mariana Katzarova, the UN Human Rights Council-appointed Special Rapporteur, stated in a new report to the UN General Assembly that thousands have been imprisoned on politically motivated charges, including treason, espionage, extremism, and terrorism, often on fabricated evidence and in closed trials.
- Treason
- Espionage
- Extremism
- Terrorism
Detainees have ranged from children to the elderly, highlighting the widespread nature of the issue. The report reveals a sustained pattern in which national security and public safety laws are used to criminalize dissent and suppress civic space.
Author's summary: Russia silences anti-war dissent using fear.
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