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Novaya Gazeta founder criticises authorities over newspaper’s closure
Novaya Gazeta, a Russian independent newspaper, has closed under pressure from the authorities. The newspaper’s founder strongly criticised the authorities’ treatment of the outlet. Over the past three decades, Novaya Gazeta has been among the most prominent independent news organisations in Russia.
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What to know
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Novaya Gazeta closed under pressure from the authorities.
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It has been among Russia’s most prominent independent news outlets over the past three decades.
Why it matters
The closure is notable given the newspaper’s prominence among Russia’s independent news outlets over the past three decades.
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