Tag: Alsu Kurmasheva
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Russian Court Detains US Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva on “Foreign Agent” Charges
In a concerning development, a Russian court has ordered the detention of Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian-American journalist working for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, until December 5. The court claims she failed to register as a “foreign agent.” Kurmasheva, residing in Prague, faces up to five years in jail if found guilty. This follows the arrest…
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American Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva Faces Controversial Detention in Russia, Accused of Being a ‘Foreign Agent
Alsu Kurmasheva, an American journalist and US citizen, is currently detained in Russia under controversial charges, raising concerns about her well-being and the state of press freedom. Alsu Kurmasheva initially traveled to Russia in May to visit her ailing mother, intending to return to her family in Prague after a short two-week stay However, her…