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Russia Plans ‘Civic Death Law’ for Exiled Critics
- Russia’s State Duma will review a draft law targeting exiled critics, expanding penalties for politically motivated offenses abroad.
- The measure would bar consular services and access to Russian digital systems for convicted exiles.
- Assets and bank accounts of exiled Russians could be frozen under the proposed law.
- Rights groups say the bill resembles a 'civic death' for exiles, intensifying the Kremlin’s retaliation abroad.
- The draft ties penalties to offenses including discrediting the armed forces and foreign-agent rules.
- Concerns exist that Western sheltering of dissidents could prompt tougher measures by Moscow.
- The commission framing the draft describes actions as necessary due to perceived foreign interference.
- Human Rights Watch calls on rights-respecting governments to protect exiled Russians’ basic rights.
- The draft could also expand restrictions on access to support and documentation for exiles.
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