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New Russia internet law deemed censorship by critics

AFP

A new law seeking to protect minors from internet sites with harmful content comes into force in Russia on Monday amid criticism that it is a veiled move to increase censorship in the country. Under the law, which was approved by both houses of parliament in July, websites containing illegal content.