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In Yerevan, a woman tried to commit self-immolation together with two minor children. She stays in a hospital in serious condition. The minor children were not injured. This was reported by Norair Davidyan, Director of the Centre for Radiation Medicine and Burns.

During the special operation carried out by law enforcers in the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria, one of the OMON (riot police) fighters was slightly wounded.

The elections to the National Assembly of Azerbaijan were held against the background of human rights violations and criminal proceedings against public activists. Besides, the parliamentary elections were accompanied by massive violations of the electoral law. Such elections cannot be considered free, fair and reflecting the decision of the society. This was stated by participants of the roundtable on the theme "Human rights situation in the election year".

Mukhammed Siradjly, a soldier of the Azerbaijani Army, has been found dead. Officials from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) claim that the soldier has committed suicide. Relatives of the young man deceased during his military service do not believe the version of his suicide.

In Poland, lawyers from the foundation for assistance to refugees and migrants "Salvation" have filed an appeal against the decision of the Polish Border Guard Service to deport from the country four out of five members of Chechen Khuchbarov family.

In North Ossetia, NGO activists and people with disabilities have examined ten social institutions. According to the activists, out of ten social institutions examined by them, only three institutions ensure barrier-free environment.

In Boris Nemtsov murder case, investigators have summoned for questioning Vakha Geremeev, Chief of the UVD (Interior Department) for the Shelkovskaya District, a step-brother of Ruslan Geremeev. This was reported by the "Rosbalt" with reference to a source familiar with the investigation progress.

Today, Robert Zankishiev, the leader of the unit of the "Islamic State" (IS), has been killed during a special operation in Nalchik. This was reported by officials from the law enforcement bodies.

Ecologist Evgeny Vitishko is to leave the penal colony in 10 days, since the Kirsanov District Court of the Tambov Region is preparing to pronounce the decision on his conditional early relief (CER). This was reported by the "Ecological Watch for Northern Caucasus" (EcoWatch).

The accusations against Magomed Mutsolgov, the leader of the Ingush organization "Mashr", are aimed to intimidate him and tarnish him in the people's eyes. This was announced in the statement made by the international human rights organization "Human Rights Watch" (HRW).

Russia investigates nearly 650 criminal cases on involvement of Russian citizens in armed formations abroad and on recruitment and organization of transportation of mercenaries abroad. This was reported by Yury Chaika, Russian General Prosecutor, at the conference of the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) for the states of Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia held in Sochi.

Alexandra Ivanova (Varvara Karaulova), a student of the Moscow State University (MSU), accused of attempting to join the terrorist organization "Islamic State" (IS), has pleaded guilty. This was reported by the judge in the course of the trial.

On November 9, the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" received by mail the final act of the scheduled inspection of the NGO conducted starting from October 5 by the Chief Department for Moscow of the Russian Ministry of Justice (MoJ). In the above act, among other items, the Russian MoJ files a political accusation against the NGO. This was reported by the press release of the HRC "Memorial" received by the "Caucasian Knot". The human rights defenders deny the accusations and intend to send their objections to the Russian MoJ.

Today, in the afternoon, the counterterrorist operation (CTO) legal regime has been introduced within a part of the territory of Nalchik. This was reported by the Operational Headquarters for Kabardino-Balkaria.

In Buynaksk, one of two believers of a Salafi mosque detained by law enforcers has been released without any charges. Officials from the Buynaksk Police refused to comment on the situation.

The Kirsanov District Court of the Tambov Region has found no grounds to release Krasnodar ecologist Evgeny Vitishko on amnesty in connection with the 70th anniversary of the Victory.

The public image of Ramzan Kadyrov has changed significantly. At present, the Chechen media present him not as a combative commander of the "Putin's combat infantry", but as a humane and caring ruler. This was told to the audience of the "Dozhd" (Rain) TV Channel by journalist Orkhan Djemal. These changes have taken place in less than one year before the end of the term of office of the Chechen leader.

Relatives of Musliev brothers – 34-year-old Ismail and 25-year-old Iskhaq – cannot locate them since October 28. This has been reported today by the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial".

The Armenian opposition faces the task to increase the degree of credibility among the population of the country. This opinion was expressed by Zhirair Sefilyan, the leader of the Front of National Salvation "New Armenia" and the leader of the movement "100 years without Regime".

Retired Colonel Volodya Avetisyan, a member of the Karabakh war, has stopped his hunger strike, started in connection with the dismissal of his appeal for conditional early relief (CER). Meanwhile, another inmate of the prison "Vardashen" has stopped the hunger strike simultaneously with Volodya Avetisyan.