People attend a rally to protest against tightening state control over internet in Moscow, Russia, March 10, 2019. The banner reads: "Such network prepared by authorities." Photo by Shamil Zhumatov/Reuters
RFE: Russia's 'Sovereign Internet' Bill Moves Forward In State Duma
The lower chamber of Russia's parliament has passed in the second of three votes a controversial bill that critics say is part of efforts by President Vladimir Putin to expand government control over the Internet.
Lawmakers in the State Duma on April 11 voted 320 to 15 to pass the proposed legislation that critics fear could herald a new era of widespread censorship.
The second reading is when amendments are finalized. The bill must pass a third reading and the upper house before being signed into law by Putin.
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WNU Editor: No one is Russia is in favour of this bill .... with the exception of the Kremlin and 320 members in parliament.
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