Today Russian Security Forces (FSB) raided a cultural centre in Syktyvkar, northern Russia, because of alleged ties with ARTICLE 19, which is designated an ‘undesirable’ organisation in Russia.
Russian Telegram channels have been sharing images of forged documents purporting to originate with ARTICLE 19.
We confirm that the documents and contracts shared online are fake. ARTICLE 19 has never had any association with the company Kultpik or the Revolt Centre.
We strongly denounce the tactics of using alleged association with our organisation as a pre-text for targeting and prosecution of organisations in Russia.