Three oppositionists detained in Baku May 30, 2018 16:36 Today, Elmin Khamza, a Member of the "Republican Alternative" (ReAl) Party was arrested for 25 days for disobeying policemen. Two of his party colleagues were detained on the same charge.
Relatives of resident of Ingushetia tell about planted firearms May 30, 2018 16:10 Parents and brother of Albert Khamkhoev, a resident of Ingushetia, said that law enforcers had beaten him up at detention and planted a pistol on him.
Supporters of Azerbaijani journalist Mukhtarly demand to investigate his kidnapping May 30, 2018 12:55 On May 29, one year after kidnapping of Azerbaijani journalist Afghan Mukhtarly, an action was held in Tbilisi in his support. Authorities are unable to hold a full-fledged inquiry, political analysts believe.
USA and EU criticize Syria's recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia May 30, 2018 10:19 The Syria's recognition of the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia violates the international law, the foreign policy service of the European Union (EU) has stated. The US State Department has supported the territorial integrity of Georgia.
Military policemen back in Chechnya from Syria May 30, 2018 08:44 The military police unit from Chechnya has returned home from Syria, where it ensured security for the civilian population for several months.
Residents of Ingushetia treat Evkurov's renunciation as inefficient condemnation May 30, 2018 06:24 The decision of the Muftiate on renunciation of Yunus-Bek Evkurov, the Ingush leader, from the Muslim community is not unique; such decisions had been taken as a sort of public reprimand. However, this measure is inefficient, the local residents who are interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.
Journalist and veteran of Chechen Wars Arkady Babchenko killed in Kiev May 29, 2018 22:36 Arkady Babchenko, a Russian journalist and veteran of two Chechen Wars, was shot dead in Kiev.
"Sasna Tsrer" supporters demand purges in Prosecutor's Office and courts of Armenia May 29, 2018 18:31 The Prosecutor's Office and the judicial system should be cleared of those persons who carried out an order of the previous Armenian authorities to persecute the opposition. This was stated by participants of a rally in support of defendants from the number of the detachment "Sasna Tsrer" activists.
Hideout with weapons found near Makhachkala May 29, 2018 17:51 Near a pioneer camp in a suburb of Makhachkala, law enforcers have found a hideout with a grenade and cartridges that belonged to some murdered militant, the "Rosgvardia" (Russian National Guard) has reported.
In Dagestan, Amir's relatives complain about arbitrariness of law enforcers May 29, 2018 17:42 Magomedamin Vagabov, a resident of the Gubden village, was arrested on a fabricated charge and defamed himself under torture, stated his father Khabib Vagabov. The man explained the persecution of his son by a conflict with a local law enforcer and blood ties with two members of the armed underground.
Georgia announces a break in diplomatic relations with Syria May 29, 2018 15:37 The Georgian authorities have condemned the Syrian authorities for recognizing the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Syria recognizes independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia May 29, 2018 13:07 Syria, South Ossetia and Abkhazia have announced the mutual recognition and establishment of diplomatic relations, the Ministries of Foreign Affaires (MFAs) of these countries have stated.
Harvester shelled in Karabakh conflict zone May 29, 2018 11:38 A harvester engaged in agricultural work in the field was damaged during shelling. There are no human victims, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reported.
Armenian MoD treats death of an officer as suicide May 29, 2018 06:36 According to investigators, Captain Amayak Akopyan, found dead, had committed suicide. This was reported by David Tonoyan, the chief for the Armenian Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Armenian Independence Day celebrated with parade at Sardarapat May 29, 2018 03:07 In Armenia, celebrations in honour of the 100th anniversary for the proclamation of the First Republic were held at the Sardarapat memorial complex, where the decisive battle for independence took place. The authorities of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh congratulated the people on the centennial of the First Republic.
Petition in defence of Oyub Titiev has 50,000 signatures May 28, 2018 17:06 At the moment, more than 50,000 people have signed the petition "Let's free rights defender Oyub Titiev!" addressed to Russian president.
Azerbaijan reports shelling two villages in the conflict zone May 28, 2018 11:37 Within the past 24 hours, militaries of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh violated the ceasefire in the conflict zone for 93 times, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD) has stated.
On May 21-27, 2018, no one fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus May 28, 2018 10:43 During the week of May 21-27, 2018, no one fell victim to the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
A nephew of Chechen rights defender Oyub Titiev arrested for two months May 28, 2018 10:03 Relatives of Oyub Titiev, the head for the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" office in Grozny, treat the detention of his nephew Adam Titiev in Chechnya as a provocation. The detention took place on the eve of the meeting of Alexander Cherkasov, the head of the HRC "Memorial", with the French President.
Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of May 21-27, 2018 May 28, 2018 09:00 Detention in Karachay-Cherkessia of 11 people suspected of extremism; pardoning of prisoners in Azerbaijan and Georgia; hunger strikes in protest held in Krasnodar, Sochi and Makhachkala; events for the memory of victims of the Caucasian War, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of May 21-27, 2018, prepared by the "Caucasian Knot".