Russian activist Larisa Mikhaylova arrested for alleged calls to terrorism — not independently verified
Larisa Mikhaylova, a representative of the Agrarian Council movement, has been arrested for two months. She faces charges related to public calls for terrorism connected to her comments on the communist hymn 'Internationale'.
Location: Novosibirsk
Claims & verification status
The maximum penalty for the charges against Mikhaylova could be up to seven years in prison.
Larisa Mikhaylova was arrested for two months related to public calls for terrorism.
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Impact analysis
Who claims what
- —The charges against Mikhaylova are linked to her comments on the communist hymn 'Internationale'.
- —Mikhaylova's daughter stated that the lawyer suggested the charges relate to the hymn 'Internationale'. (per Mikhaylova's daughter)
Our assessment
If these reports hold, this case signals continued use of anti-extremism and anti-terrorism laws in Russia to prosecute political activism, with potential indirect effects on…
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