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Nobel Committee Condemns Russia's Labeling of Memorial Group

4/8/2026

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The Norwegian Nobel Committee condemned Russia's moves to label Memorial, the Russian human rights group, as an extremist organization.
Memorial co-received the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize alongside Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and the Ukrainian Center for Civil Liberties.
Memorial is recognized for its stance against Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
The Russian embassy in Oslo has not yet responded to inquiries about this condemnation.

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The Norwegian Nobel Committee condemned Russia's moves to label Memorial, the Russian human rights group, as an extremist organization.
Memorial co-received the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize alongside Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and the Ukrainian Center for Civil Liberties.
Memorial is recognized for its stance against Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
The Russian embassy in Oslo has not yet responded to inquiries about this condemnation.