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IPI Watch List: Russia

IPI Watch List Report

Russia continued to be a dangerous place for journalists. Repression of the independent media continued in the period running up to parliamentary (2 December 2007) and presidential (2 March 2008) elections. Charges of criminal defamation continued to be brought against editors and journalists critical of public officials, with disproportionate penalties proving a disincentive to objective reporting. In addition, journalists who covered opposition parties or reported critically on the current administration were often subjected to threats and physical harassment.
Russia was placed on the IPI Watch List on 23 June 2000.