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NGOs Voice Concerns as Lower House Approves Controversial 'Foreign Agents" Bill

RUSSIA
  • State Duma approves the 3rd reading of the bill regulating the activity of foreign agents: TASS.
  • Now moves to Upper House for the next round of voting before being passed to Putin
  • NGOs have voiced concerns that this allows the state to crack down on anyone they deem to be an obstacle to state objectives
  • Sets a dangerous precedent going forward
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