Media Under Russian KGB/FSB Control And Surveillance
Freedom of expression of own opinion and freedom of speech are granted by article 19 of the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights” that civilized world has given them priority in legislation of modern constitutions and civil rights rules.
Nevertheless, there are some countries that do not take this important issue seriously as human beings are born free as per Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of human Rights: “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood”.
Russia was ranked in June, 2007 by International Federation of Journalists, second in journalist deaths worldwide and IFEX in June, 2009 as more than 300 journalists killed in Russia since 1993, which match data of “DEATHS OF JOURNALISTS IN RUSSIA”, which contains all details that explain the difficult situation journalists face in Russia according to information gathered in Moscow by the “Glasnost Defence Foundation and the Centre for Journalism in Extreme Situations”.
The bad records of human rights and the lack of freedom to express own mind and thoughts were not a deterrent or a catalyst for people whose morality did not stop them to overlook or ignore the ongoing crimes against the defenders of free opinion, and did not stop them to cooperate with those who planned and / or carried out those crimes, which encouraged the institutions of intellectual invasion to operate beyond the international borders.
The following article published on “The Washington Times” website shows that VOA http://www.voanews.com/english/news/ and RFE/RL http://www.rferl.org/ are under criticism about their performance in regard to Russia and particularly the opposition: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/8/voa-harms-putin-opposition-in-russia/
That is not all in that regard, but observing “Russia Today” Satellite TV which is organized, operated and controlled by the specialized Russian intelligence branches that broadcast the news in accordance with policies of Putin’s Russia towards all what is going on in the world.
They even arrange and organize what to say to all those Diaspora communities of Russian controlled territories and nations, which there are TV programs and reports about certain nationalities especially what pertains to the nations of the Caucasus and they use certain attitude, words, statements, information and individuals who say what the Russian imperial mentality wanted them to speak.
The significance lies in the use of different versions and languages beside Russian http://inotv.rt.com/ such as English http://rt.com/ and Spanish http://actualidad.rt.com/ languages, and what is noticed on “Russia Today” / the Arabic language version http://arabic.rt.com/.
Let’s not underestimate the RT Internet Websites that have all contaminated news available, published and broadcasted for all those who cannot afford having a satellite TV, which they spread poison all around the world with languages that can be read, heard or watched by large numbers of people from all walks of life around the world.
Arrival of the Arab Spring to Russia had highlighted the need of the Russian authorities to reflect the polarization to other problems especially where getting selfish benefits is the greatest concern that the present ruling junta residing at the Kremlin are seeking, which Russia’s Syria veto at the United Nations is interpreted by Russian opposition to be a protection for Putin because he fears he is next if Assad is gone, while media controlled by Russian authorities keeps its stubbornness to defend the wrong decision Russia has taken in opposite of what should be done to protect the Syrian people.
Eagle
11, February, 2012
Justice For North Caucasus Group
