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Russia Jails Gay Bar Staff Under ‘LGBT Extremism’ Law

Russia Jails Gay Bar Staff Under ‘LGBT Extremism’ Law

The three individuals were convicted under the 2023 law that declared the “international LGBT movement” extremist.

The case is the first of its kind, with rights groups warning of further prosecutions.

The sentencing has drawn international condemnation.

The Kremlin continues to tighten restrictions on LGBTQ+ expression.

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