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Daria Egereva’s Nobel Peace Prize Nomination Draws Attention to the Persecution of Indigenous Rights Activists
An APTN News report looks at the cases of Daria Egereva and Natalia Leongardt, two Russian human rights defenders who advocated for Indigenous Peoples’ rights. They were detained in Moscow on December 17, 2025, and accused of participating in an organization designated as terrorist by the Russian authorities. The case drew international attention after Egereva was nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
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APTN Connects Daria Egereva’s Case with Warnings about Democratic Freedoms
APTN reports on Russian exiles’ concerns about the erosion of democratic institutions and independent journalism. Within this wider discussion, the article cites Daria Egereva’s arrest and human rights organisations’ rejection of the terrorism allegations against her. The piece provides comparative context about the risks faced by Indigenous advocates and independent civil society. Source: APTN Source date: 13.02.2026 https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/russian-expats-warn-
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