“Innocence of Muslims” controversial film officially banned in Russia December 26, 2012 - 13:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The controversial amateur film “Innocence of Muslims” is now officially banned in Russia. A Moscow District court has put it on the Federal list of extremist-content materials, Russia’s Ministry of Justice has released today, December 29, according to Russian media. The list is maintained by the Ministry of Justice and based on copies of courts’ decisions declaring that an informational material as having extremist content. If put on the list, the material is officially banned for distribution in the country. The “Innocence of Muslims” is number 1,589. It was outlawed by the ruling of a Moscow court on October 1, 2012. The court deemed the “Innocence of Muslims” as an extremist film after it triggered a wave of violent protests in the Middle East, prompting the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office to apply for a ban on it in Russia. A psycho-linguistic expertise proved the US-made film was aimed at “inciting hate and mocking people’s nationality and their beliefs.”   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event  The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event.Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |
