A Russian court has ordered the extension of pre-trial detention for Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, detained in jail, until June 5. This decision, to hold her for two more months pending investigation and trial, is part of the ongoing crackdown on dissent and free speech within the country. Reports from Reuters and AFP have confirmed the court's decision, highlighting the international attention the case has garnered.
⚠️ RUSSIAN COURT EXTENDS PRE-TRIAL DETENTION OF RFE/RL JOURNALIST Full Story → https://t.co/jf6Oxfs5jf A Russian court extended the pre-trial detention of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva until June 5, a Reuters witness reported from the courtroom. https://t.co/Int3oSBs33
Russian court orders detained journalist Alsu Kurmasheva to remain in custody for two more months https://t.co/ISSKPPHFZM https://t.co/g8fS1fSNRu
A court in Russia on Monday ordered a detained Russian-American journalist to be held in jail for two more months pending investigation and trial, in a further step in the Kremlin’s crackdown on dissent and free speech. https://t.co/A0BlIHEIiP
A Russian court extended the pre-trial detention of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva until June 5, a Reuters witness reported from the courtroom. https://t.co/WGIM4lqajp
#NewsAlert | Russia extends detention of US-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva till June 5 | reported by news agency AFP
RUSSIAN COURT EXTENDS PRE-TRIAL DETENTION OF RADIO FREE EUROPE/RADIO LIBERTY JOURNALIST KURMASHEVA UNTIL JUNE 5 - REUTERS WITNESS