Russia hits 'new low' with ban against discrediting army: Rights experts

By UN News

Aug 28, 2023 9:52 am

A group of UN-appointed human rights experts expressed grave concern on Monday over Russia's decision to dismiss all legal challenges to the country's criminalisation of 'public actions aimed at discrediting' the Russian Armed Forces.

The law was adopted shortly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Special Rapporteurs said they had already raised serious concerns over the law with the Russian Government and through public statements.

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A group of UN-appointed human rights experts expressed grave concern on Monday over Russia's decision to dismiss all legal challenges to the country's criminalisation of 'public actions aimed at discrediting' the Russian Armed Forces.

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