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The Guardian: Snowden pans Russia for approach to internet and homosexuality

By The Guardian.
A giant screen displays the image of fugitive US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden as he is represented by an empty chair while being awarded the freedom of expression prize Bjornson in Molde, Norway, on September, 5, 2015. Hege Newth Nouri, president of the Norwegian Academy of Literature and Freedom of Expression to the right.AFP PHOTO / NTB SCANPIX / SVEIN OVE EKORN
Photo by SVEIN OVE EKORNESVAAG / NTB SCANPIX / AFP

Edward Snowden has criticised Russia for its crackdown on internet freedom and lax attitude to gay rights, despite having been granted asylum by the country.

The National Security Agency whistleblower branded Moscow’s tightening grip over online activities and treatment of homosexuals as “fundamentally wrong”.


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