The Norwegian foreign ministry has voiced support for a small news agency trying to get back online in Russia after a long ban.
"The blocking of Barents Observer in Russia is an issue of concern and reflects the worrying state of affairs surrounding free media in Russia," Norwegian deputy foreign minister Audun Halvorsen told EUobserver on Tuesday (8 September).
"Through various organisations, Norway supports several projects aimed at strengthening human rights and civil society i...
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