As a significant event in Russia's social and political life, the Kirov District Court of Ufa sentenced journalist and civil activist Olga Komleva to 12 years in a general regime colony. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This was announced by the press service of the united courts of Bashkortostan on their Telegram channel. The court's decision was based on the accusations that Komleva participated in the activities of the “extremist community” recognized in Russia, associated with Alexey Navalny, and “deliberately disseminated false information about the Russian army.”
According to court documents, Komleva acted together with an “organization that operates based on political and ideological hatred and hostility against a social group.” However, during the trial, she denied her guilt and considered herself justified.
Additionally, the court imposed a one-year restriction on freedom, prohibiting her from managing websites and participating in public events for five years. These restrictions could significantly impact the journalist's activities and participation in civil society.
Olga Komleva is a cadastral engineer who has participated in protests multiple times and actively collaborated with the Rusnews media project. She is among the journalists who have fought for freedom of speech and civil activism in Russia.
During the trial, she was detained several times during demonstrations, fined, and volunteered at Navalny's headquarters in Ufa. Experts and human rights defenders are evaluating this verdict as pressure against freedom of speech and political activism.
This event may signify the beginning of new challenges for independent thinkers and activists in Russia. The fate of Olga Komleva and her appeal process remains in the spotlight of civil society and international organizations.
