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September 7, 2022

Russian Court Revokes License of Novaya Gazeta Newspaper
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In media news, a Russian court has revoked the license of the
independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, which is edited by the Nobel Peace
Prize winner Dmitry Muratov. The move effectively bans the newspaper
from operating. Muratov spoke out against the ruling on Tuesday.

Dmitry Muratov: "The decision is a political hit job that has no legal
basis whatsoever. We were in court for allegedly not handing over some
documents 20 years ago, when, in reality, it is absolutely obvious to
everyone what's behind this."



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