Russia bans Human Rights Watch, widens legal risks for activists
The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office on Friday, 28 November 2025, declared Human Rights Watch (HRW) an “undesirable” organization, expanding a legal mechanism that criminalizes any cooperation with the group inside the country. The decision compels HRW to halt all activity in Russia and exposes employees, donors and even social media sharers to potential prosecution under a 2015 […]