France, Aug. 18 -- The French government has condemned Moscow's latest move against independent voices after Russia banned Reporters Without Borders, adding the press freedom NGO to its list of "undesirable organisations".

France has voiced its "dismay"at Russia's decision to outlaw the press freedom NGO Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

The French Foreign Ministry said on Monday that the move formed part of a broader campaign of repression against critical voices, carried out in "flagrant disregard for freedom of expression and press freedom."

Paris also renewed its call for the "immediate and unconditional release of all those prosecuted for political reasons" and urged Russia to honour its international commitments on the right to in...