Russia brands Nobel Prize-winning rights group Memorial 'extremist'Russia had already banned the group's operations in 2021. (Photo: AFP)MOSCOW - Russia's Supreme Court labelled the Nobel Prize-winning human rights group Memorial "extremist" on Thursday, making it easier for authorities to prosecute its supporters and those who work with it. Here is the history of Russia's most prominent rights group over the past 35 years:What does Memorial do? Banned in RussiaAs Russia's most prominent human rights group, it has repeatedly found itself in the government's crosshairs. Russia declared the international arm of Memorial an "undesirable organisation" in February -- outlawing Russians from working with or donating to the group.

Source: Bangkok Post April 09, 2026 16:34 UTC