The Kremlin tightened the rules on foreign NGOs in April, accusing some of being unduly influenced by foreign governments.
NGOs say the move is part of a campaign to crack down on groups critical of the Kremlin.
(AFP)
Police arrest a demonstrator protesting in December 2005 against the new NGO law (RFE/RL) October 18, 2006 -- Foreign nongovernmental organizations in Russia must reregister with the Russian authorities by the end of October 18 or face being closed down.
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