The foundation, founded by the American actor and his wife, aimed at ensuring justice and equality for all, can no longer carry out actions in Russia, following a decision by the Prosecutor General’s Office.
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The Clooney Foundation for Justice supports “false patriots” as well as “members of banned extremist and terrorist groups”. The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office on Monday, August 19, banned the foundation run by American actor George Clooney and his wife, lawyer Amal Clooney, from carrying out activities on its soil. The organization, now considered “undesirable” in Russia, mobilizes for “providing justice to the most vulnerable people” And “prosecute the perpetrators of human rights violations”, according to his account X.
In its press release, the Public Prosecutor’s Office also says, perhaps ironically, that it appreciates “The acting talent of Hollywood activists”. “Under the cover of humanitarian ideas, these fighters for justice (…) are pushing forward initiatives for criminal prosecutions against the highest Russian authorities”continues his press release.
Since the start of its military offensive in February 2022, the Russian authorities have continued to repress any dissenting voices. At the beginning of August, the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office had declared “undesirable” Another foundation: the German Konrad Adenauer Institution, which works to promote democracy.
