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Russland. Russia: Extortionate fine for airing drug legalization interview a repressive act of censorship

Russland. Russia: Extortionate fine for airing drug legalization interview a repressive act of censorship

Reacting to the huge fine levied on independent Russian online newspaper 7x7for broadcasting an interview in which a politician expressed support for the legalization of drugs, Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, said: “The extortionate fine imposed on 7x7is ridiculous. This is an act of censorship and a blatant violation of freedom of expression that must be reversed immediately. (amnesty international, London, 21.06.2018)

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2018/06/russia-extortionate-fine-for-airing-drug-legalization-interview-a-repressive-act-of-censorship/