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Russia's bastion of free press Novaya Gazeta shuts down under Kremlin pressure

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Independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta announced its closure due to government pressure, following the detention of a journalist and searches of its senior editor's home. This marks the end of one of the last remaining outlets for independent Russian journalism, with the specific number of journalists detained and the exact date of the editor's search not provided in the source.

Key points

• Novaya Gazeta announced its closure citing pressure from authorities.
• A journalist was detained by Russian authorities.

Context

Novaya Gazeta was identified as one of the last vestiges of independent journalism in Russia. The closure represents a significant loss for Russian media freedom, occurring after the detention of a journalist and searches of the senior editor's home.

Limitations

The source provides no specific numbers on the number of journalists detained, the exact date of the editor's search, or the total number of journalists affected by the closure.

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