Human rights activist Oleg Orlov has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison in Russia – Latest news – news

27 February 2024 at 10:32 Reuters: Human rights activist Oleg Orlov has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison in Russia Long-time Memorial leader Oleg Orlov has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for criticizing Russia’s armed forces. 70-year-old Orlov is one of the leaders of Memorial, the now-banned human rights organization that was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022, writes NTB. In court on Monday, Orlov condemned the Russian authorities for the repression of political opponents, the death of Alexei Navalny and the war in Ukraine.



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