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Over the past ten days, the number of arrested members of the Popular Front of Azerbaijan (PFPA) has reached seven. Ali Kerimli, the party leader, is deprived of the Internet and mobile communication, the party has informed.

Robert Kocharyan, the second president of Armenia, is the only one arrested person, whom Catholicos Garegin II has called to release because of the coronavirus threat, residents of Armenia have noted, suggesting that the clergyman's initiative is a political one.

During the last 24 hours, the number of COVID-19 infection cases in Georgia went up by 15 and reached 385. The country's president announced the extension of the state of emergency until May 10.

Amid the growth of the number of coronavirus cases in Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov has prohibited residents from leaving their homes on April 18 and 19. The state servants, who break the ban will be dismissed, he has warned.

The Armenian government has started implementing 13 programmes to support small and medium-sized businesses, as well as helping the population to mitigate the economic and social consequences of the coronavirus epidemic, the Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, stated on April 17.

The Leninsky District Court of Astrakhan has fined the activist, Alexei Tyurin, by 30,000 roubles for an insulting statement in a social network addressed to President of Russia. Tyurin associates his persecution with his picket against the constitutional reform.

Khumaid Khaidaev, a native of Chechnya, was brutally tortured after the prisoners' riot at the Angara colony; he was not provided with medical care, the "Civil Assistance" Committee has stated.

Patients with chronic diseases from the Gali District of Abkhazia cannot get their scheduled treatment in Georgia after the border was closed due to the coronavirus threat. Locals also have difficulties with foodstuffs.

The law on the transfer of the World War II Ending Day from September 2 to September 3 has been approved by the Russian Federation Council. The decision was made contrary to the opinion of Arsen Fadzaev, the Senator (Council member) from North Ossetia.

Russian authorities should investigate the new threats of the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, to Elena Milashina, an observer of the "Novaya Gazeta" newspaper, and stop the persecution of journalists and human rights defenders in the republic, the Amnesty International (AI) has stated.

All those who died from coronavirus infection in Ingushetia were village elders and took part in collective religious ceremonies. Crowded meetings in villages continue contrary to recommendations of authorities and theologians.

Until the end of April, residents of Dagestan will be able to visit cemeteries only for funerals; while access to worshiping is prohibited, says the resolution of the chief sanitary doctor of Dagestan.

Law enforcers detained Djambulat Gasanov and four other persons who were accompanying Larisa Bachieva, an activist of the Makhachkala movement "Our City". Djambulat Gasanov claimed being beaten by a top-ranking law enforcer.

Today, the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" has reported that the court of cassation confirmed the right of two families from the Dagestani village of Vremenny to compensations for their properties destroyed during a counterterrorist operation (CTO).

In Chechnya, according to a report prepared by the republican TV Channel and released today, the food prices in shops and markets remained the same after the quarantine had been imposed. The prices for many food products have significantly grown in the republic, Instagram users and local residents note.

In Baku, the court has found Niyameddin Akhmedov, an activist of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan, guilty of violating the quarantine regime and arrested him for 30 days. The international human rights organization "Human Rights Watch" (HRW) called on the Azerbaijani government to stop abusing restrictions to retaliate against the opposition.

Georgian economists diverge in their opinions about the Georgia's need for financial help from the international community, and whether the country could overcome the economic crisis on its own.

The broadcast on air of the "Grozny" ChGTRK (Chechen State TV and Radio Company) of reports about the free transit of motor vehicles across Chechnya demonstrates a change in Ramzan Kadyrov's position in his public dispute with the Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, the experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.

A new criminal case initiated against Abdulmumin Gadjiev, a journalist of the "Chernovik" (Draft) weekly and portal, will allow investigators to extend his arrest, his advocates are afraid.

Moscow is ready to forgive any actions of Ramzan Kadyrov, as long as the Kremlin sees in him a guarantor of stability and a symbol of Putin's victory in Chechnya, the political analysts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" assert.