Russia Designates Norwegian Barents Secretariat Undesirable
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18 claimsRussia's Prosecutor General has classified the Norwegian Barents Secretariat as an 'undesirable organization'.
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The classification was announced on the Telegram channel of the Duma commission for investigating foreign interference in Russia's internal affairs.
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Russia claims the Barents Secretariat stimulates protest activity and promotes LGBT communities.
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Open Questions
5 questionsWhat specific consequences does the 'undesirable organization' designation have for the Barents Secretariat's operations?
How will the Norwegian government's new assignment letter affect the secretariat's ability to support projects with independent Russian actors?
What is the exact timeline of the Barents Observer's legal case and its relation to the 'undesirable' designation?
What are the official reasons given by Russia for designating ILGA World as 'undesirable'?
How many organizations in total have been designated 'undesirable' by Russia across all countries?
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