The logo of Amnesty International is seen during a news conference in Caracas, Venezuela February 20, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jass/File Photo
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia banned Amnesty International on Monday by classing it as an "undesirable organisation" for backing Ukraine against Russia, drawing a rebuke from the group which said it would redouble efforts to expose Russian human rights abuses.
Founded in 1961 and headquartered in London, Amnesty International campaigns for human rights across the world, including on behalf of those it designates prisoners of conscience.
