Russian Rights Group OVD-Info Labeled 'Extremist'

Russian rights organization OVD-Info has been classified as an 'extremist' group by Russian authorities. The group, which claims to fight for human rights and against repression in Russia, was added to an official register. The designation was reported by the TASS news agency on Thursday.

Russian rights group OVD-Info has been designated as an 'extremist' organization, according to an official report by the TASS news agency on Thursday. The group is now placed on a governmental register of such organizations.

OVD-Info positions itself as an independent initiative dedicated to defending human rights and combating repression in Russia.

The move marks a significant development in the landscape of civil rights in the country, as OVD-Info has been a vocal advocate for human rights issues.