Russia is pondering legislation right now that will dramatically affect human rights orgs' ability to work in that country.
http://www.times.spb.ru/story/16159 -- The Duma giving money to "promote civil society" and "defend the rights of Russians in the Baltic countries." Critics, however, say this is another step in a campaign to bring NGOs under the Kremlin's wing [which would substantially reduce their effectiveness].
http://en.rian.ru/analysis/20051124/42204325.html -- In defense, "the new amendments aim only at blocking the operation of those who use the cover of public activities to import [revolution] to Russia."
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/23/international/europe/23cnd-russia.html
[New York Times article, seems to cover the various sides]
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