BBC condemns ‘assault on media freedom’ as Russia expels reporter
by Andrew Roth in Moscow from on (#5N9RE)
State media call Sarah Rainsford's expulsion a response to alleged UK barriers for Russian journalists
Russia is to expel a senior BBC journalist in Moscow by refusing to extend her accreditation in a move the broadcaster condemned as a direct assault on media freedom".
Sarah Rainsford's visa is due to expire at the end of August and will not be renewed. The state broadcaster Rossiya-24 first reported the decision on Thursday evening, calling it a response to alleged UK refusals or delays in issuing visas to Russian journalists.
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