Russia's Last Major Independent Newspaper Novaya Gazeta Shuts Moscow Operations After 33 Years, Says 'We Have Been Killed'
Russia's independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta shut down its Moscow operations on November 9 after 33 years, blaming relentless pressure from authorities and security agencies. Known for investigative reporting on corruption and human rights abuses, the publication faced censorship, licence revocation, raids and funding restrictions, marking another setback for press freedom in Russia.
Novaya Gazeta, an independent Russian newspaper, closed its Moscow newsroom and operations, according to reports published from November 9 to 11. DW reported that authorities labeled the paper a “foreign agent” and ordered it to leave its Moscow premises; Al Jazeera said the paper cited a government clampdown. NBC News reported witnessing the closure on Monday. Some reports described the shutdown as underway, while others said the newspaper had already closed; they gave no further details about its future operations.
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