Russia has proposed a bill that would allow the government to ban foreign organizations if the government thought the organization was a threat to national security. Specifically the bill targets non-governmental organizations (NGOs). However the bill does not clearly define what makes an organization "undesirable."According to the BBC, "a foreigner declared "undesirable" could face a fine of up to 500,000 roubles (£6,343; $10,000) and up to six years in jail." This bill is expected to receive back-lash from the international community as it could cause NGOs like Amnesty International or Greenpeace to be banned from Russia. The bill is also thought to break several international laws.
BBC News:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-32751797
- Jenn Hoffman
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