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Memorial is one of Russias oldest foremost and most recognized human rights organizations. Their work to bring out the truth about the political repression of the Soviet era and to honor the memory of the many victims of political terror is of great importance to the Russian people. The head of memorial service in the Republic of Karelia Yuri Dmitriev who was sentenced to 15 years in prison earlier this week has garnered widespread recognition for his work on documenting some of the darkest chapters in the Soviet Union.The memorial was formed in the late 1980s by among others Peace Prize winner and dissident Andrei Sakharov. The organization has played a central role in Russian civil society since the fall of the Soviet Union. The core business is the preservation of the recent history of political repression in Soviet times and the maintenance of archives of historical events so that the public and relatives can gain insight into historical facts and the fate of family members. Each year Memorial holds celebrations to commemorate the many victims of Stalins brutal terror. Memorial provides moral and legal support to people who are still victims of political repression today.Memorial has been and is an important part of Russias civil society. The authorities decision to close the International Memorial and Memorial Center for Human Rights is therefore very symbolic and a sad testimony to the conditions for independent voting in Russia today says the Foreign Minister.The laws on so-called foreign agents and unwanted organizations have led to great difficulties for civil society and the liquidation of several Russian human rights organizations. Norway calls on the Russian authorities to stop the persecution of Russian civil society and to fulfill their obligations in the OSCE and the Council of Europe the Foreign Minister emphasizes.
