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Dissident Russian rock band in Israel after deportation from Thailand under likely Kremlin pressure

Headline from WFMZ Allentown, on the newest of 3 developments

A dissident Russian rock band angered by Moscow’s war in Ukraine has arrived in Israel after being deported from Thailand under suspected pressure from the Kremlin. Speaking Thursday in the

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Thailand may deport visiting dissident rock band that criticized war in Ukraine back to Russia

    Headline from Washington Times ·

  2. Russian rock band critical of Ukraine war faces deportation from Thailand

    Headline from Al Jazeera ·

  3. Newest

    Dissident Russian rock band in Israel after deportation from Thailand under likely Kremlin pressure

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

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15 articles, oldest first.

  1. Washington Times

    Thailand may deport visiting dissident rock band that criticized war in Ukraine back to Russia (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    A visiting dissident rock band that has been critical of Moscow’s war in Ukraine and whose members were arrested last week in Thailand might face deportation to Russia, according to human rights advocates and fans on Monday.

  2. Fox News

    Rock band visiting Thailand faces deportation to Russia after allegedly criticizing war in Ukraine (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A dissident rock band known for criticizing Moscow's actions in Ukraine faced arrests in Thailand last week. Five of the seven band members traveled on Russian passports.

  3. The Guardian

    Members of Russian anti-war rock band face deportation from Thailand (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Bi-2 detained for working without permit after Phuket concert, in latest incident involving anti-war artists in country

  4. Al Jazeera

    Russian rock band critical of Ukraine war faces deportation from Thailand (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Bi-2 members, held for performing without permits, have criticised Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and President Putin.

  5. NBC News

    Russian anti-war rockers face deportation from Thailand (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    A famous Russian Belarusian rock band has been detained in Thailand and some of its members are now facing deportation to Russia, where they could be prosecuted for their views critical of the war in Ukraine.

  6. The World from PRX

    Russian rock group detained in Thailand (opens The World from PRX)

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    The World from PRX's feed description

    One member of a Russian rock group touring in Thailand is now in Israel, while his six band mates remain in immigration detention in Bangkok. The music group Bi-2 was arrested on Thursday, accused of not having proper working papers for their gigs in Thailand.

  7. Deutsche Welle

    Russian band flees to Israel amid Thai deportation threat – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The self-exiled Bi-2 band is known for opposing Russia's war on Ukraine. Thai authorities briefly arrested them over working without a correct permit and threatened to deport them back to Moscow.

  8. France 24

    Anti-war Russian rockers held in Thailand arrive in Israel (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    A Russian-Belarusian band that denounces Moscow's Ukraine invasion arrived in Israel Thursday after being held in Thailand on immigration charges that had sparked fears they could be deported to Russia…

  9. The Guardian

    Dissident rock band Bi-2 leave Thailand after Russia deportation fears (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Human rights groups had urged Thai government not to deport Russian-Belarusian band, who are now in Israel

  10. Time

    Dissident Russian Rock Band Bi-2 Deported to Israel After Being Held in Thailand (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    Moscow, which has denied playing a role in Bi-2’s ordeal, has a reputation for cracking down on artists critical of the war in Ukraine.

  11. WFMZ Allentown

    Dissident Russian rock band in Israel after deportation from Thailand under likely Kremlin pressure (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    A dissident Russian rock band angered by Moscow’s war in Ukraine has arrived in Israel after being deported from Thailand under suspected pressure from the Kremlin. Speaking Thursday in the

  12. Al Jazeera

    Thailand deports dissident Russian rockers to Israel (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published

    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Human rights advocates warned against sending Bi-2 to Russia where they could be persecuted for opposing Ukraine war.

  13. Digital Journal

    Dissident Russian rockers held in Thailand fly to Israel (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    A dissident Russian-Belarusian rock band held in Thailand on immigration charges have left the kingdom to fly to Israel, according to a post Thursday on

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