Multiple news outlets have reported that Russia has passed a law allowing Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to be banned if undesirable.
According to the story on Euronews:
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a bill which will allow foreign organisations to be banned from operating in the country.
The new law will give authorities the right to prosecute non-governmental organisations if considered "undesirable" or a threat to national security.
From the CNN story:
Tanya Lokshina, Russia program director for Human Rights Watch, said the new law had "the potential to severely damage our work in Russia," and was a cause for grave concern for all international groups operating in the country.
Nevertheless, she said she did not believe the law was aimed at international organizations like hers. Instead, she said, it was aimed at Russians who might cooperate with, or support, international organizations.
NGOs are not always beloved around the world and have been accused of doing more harm than good. What is the correct role for NGOs in the world?
(Score: 2, Troll) by Runaway1956 on Monday May 25 2015, @09:50PM
I'm something of a nationalist. Many Russians are nationalists. I can respect them for that.
So - some Muslim or Muslim sympathizer mods me a troll? I should be concerned? Sorry - I'm not the least bit concerned. If my karma should fall to negative numbers because I voice my honest opinion, then so be it. I can't stand the slimy, sleazy feeling I get when I even contemplate Muslims instituting Sharia Law in the US. Women as property, gays to be hanged or beheaded, and apostates hunted down like dogs - that is what Islam is all about.
(Score: 1, Touché) by Anonymous Coward on Monday May 25 2015, @10:02PM
> So - some Muslim or Muslim sympathizer mods me a troll?
Wow. Someone thinks that maybe not ALL NGOs in Russia are opposed to Russian interests. Must be a muslim!
Your paranoia strikes deep. Into your life it will creep.
(Score: -1, Flamebait) by Anonymous Coward on Monday May 25 2015, @11:29PM
I'm something of a nationalist. Many Russians are nationalists. I can respect them for that.
Here we were just wondering if Runaway was in prison. Now we find out he's a Russian nationalist! Still could be in a Russian prison. What was that about Chechens? Or maybe he is currently operating in the Eastern Ukraine? At least on honest Troll.
(Score: 1) by Refugee from beyond on Tuesday May 26 2015, @08:41PM
Respecting nationalism is like respecting shit. You can do it, but why would you? :}
Instantly better soylentnews: replace background on article and comment titles with #973131.
(Score: 2) by Runaway1956 on Tuesday May 26 2015, @10:35PM
Some of us stand for something. The rest of you will fall for anything. I suppose you support globalization - I do not.