UN experts condemn sentencing of journalists in Russia

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Independent UN human rights experts said in a statement on Tuesday that the recent prison sentencing of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva send a “threatening message” to all journalists.

 

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Independent UN human rights experts said in a statement on Tuesday that the recent prison sentencing of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva send a “threatening message” to all journalists.

It’s really concerning to see how these sentences are sending a chilling message to journalists everywhere. Thanks for bringing this to light—appreciate the heads-up!