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Russian Court Detains US Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva on “Foreign Agent” Charges

ByRoselyn Sarita

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…

American Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva Faces Controversial Detention in Russia, Accused of Being a 'Foreign Agent

American Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva Faces Controversial Detention in Russia, Accused of Being a ‘Foreign Agent

ByJinely

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…