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RUSSIA has broadened the authority of the Federal Security Service, the KGB's main successor agency, giving it Soviet-style repressive powers in a move critics say could be used to stifle protests and intimidate government opponents.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev passed a law yesterday allowing the agency, known as FSB, to issue warnings or detain people suspected of preparing to commit crimes against Russia's security - which could include participating in protests. Perpetrators face fines or detention.See the full content of this document
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Russia Moves to Stifle Protests
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