
Russian Court Bans Prominent LGBTQ+ Rights Group as 'Extremist'
A Russian court has banned a prominent LGBTQ+ rights organization, declaring it an "extremist" group. This decision further restricts LGBTQ+ advocacy and freedoms within the country.
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A Russian court has banned a prominent LGBTQ+ rights organization, declaring it an "extremist" group. This decision further restricts LGBTQ+ advocacy and freedoms within the country.
Russia has banned a prominent LGBTQ+ rights group, labeling it as extremist, in a further blow to the beleaguered community within the country.

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