Court leaves BORN activists in custody until May 14 February 03, 2015 15:46 Today, the Moscow Regional Court (MRC) has ruled to leave four activists of the "Combat Organization of Russian Nationalists" (known as BORN) in custody until May 14, 2015.
Magomed Aushev transported to hospital in Nalchik February 03, 2015 14:37 The health status of Magomed Aushev has somewhat stabilized, allowing on February 2 to take him to one of the clinics in Nalchik, the capital of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR), said Magomed-Ali Aushev, his uncle.
Adam Osmaev assumes command of battalion fighting for official Kiev February 03, 2015 14:13 A native of Grozny Adam Osmaev, who had been once accused of plotting a terror act against the Russian President Vladimir Putin, has headed the "International Peacemaking Battalion named after Dudaev", created by Isa Munaev, a former Chechen field commander, and taking part in the war in Eastern Ukraine as a part of the antiterrorist operation (ATO).
Residents of Dagestan actively discuss blogger's critical photo report about visit to Makhachkala February 03, 2015 13:28 Ilya Varlamov, a photographer and blogger and one of the organizers of "Urban Projects, who visited Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan, has treated the city as dirty and unkempt, and disliked by local residents.
Isa Munaev, commander of "Dudaev's Battalion", dies in Donbas February 03, 2015 13:09 Isa Munaev, a former Chechen field commander and the leader of the "International peacekeeping battalion named after Johar Dudaev", who fought in Donbas as part of the forces of the antiterrorist operation (ATO), perished near the town of Debaltsevo.
Governor of Rostov Region extends state of emergency because of increased number of refugees February 03, 2015 09:05 On February 2, Vasily Golubev, the Governor of the Rostov Region, decided to extend the emergency regime throughout the entire region, and instructed the heads of municipalities to prepare additional places to accommodate Ukrainian refugees.
NKR's police checking beating up of "Pre-Parliament" activists February 03, 2015 09:01 Policemen are clearing up the circumstances of the incident with beating up of supporters of the "Pre-Parliament"; a decision to open a criminal case will be made on the outcomes of the check, Felix Arutyunyan, the head of the press service of the police under the Government of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
NATO does not recognize Russian-South-Ossetian alliance treaty February 03, 2015 08:59 James Appathurai, NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus and Central Asia, has stated that the alliance would not recognize the legitimacy of the alliance treaty signed by Russia and South Ossetia, but cannot prevent the signing thereof.
Trial of "Million Mask March" reflects authorities' attitude, defence asserts February 03, 2015 03:45 The decision of the Court of Appeal (CoA) in the case of the Armenian participants of the "Million Mask March" was caused by the position of the authorities on the matter, said the convicts' defence.
Leader of Sochi Eco Council demands to put city under ecological emergency situation February 02, 2015 23:37 This appeal was addressed today to the leadership of the country and the region by Vladimir Ostapuk, the leader of the Environmental Council under the Mayor of Sochi. He stated that in preparation for the Winter Olympic Games, 20 species of insect pests were brought into the city; they are now destroying green areas of the city-resort.
Participants of gathering in Nalchik demand to investigate the attack on Imam February 02, 2015 17:31 Today in Nalchik, a gathering of parishioners took place in the context of the beating of Anzor Shkhanukov, the Imam of the "Mansour" Mosque. According to the believers, the gathering was attended by more than 300 people, who demanded to investigate the attack on the Imam.
Economic problems divert Russians from situation in Northern Caucasus, sociologists from "Levada Centre" assert February 02, 2015 16:05 According to the poll, conducted by the "Levada Centre" on January 23-26, 44% of respondents assessed the current situation in Northern Caucasus as a prosperous and peaceful, while 40% of respondents treat the situation as strained; and 4% – as critical and explosive.
Verdict to participants of "Million Mask March" upheld in Armenia February 02, 2015 14:38 Today, the Armenian Court of Appeal (CoA) dismissed the advocates' complaint in the case of "Million Mask March".
Advisor to "Musavat" leader taken to prison hospital in Azerbaijan February 02, 2015 13:06 In Azerbaijan, the health condition of Yadigyar Sadygov, an adviser to the head of the "Musavat" Party, who is serving his prison sentence on charges of hooliganism, has deteriorated. He was hospitalized from his colony to the prison hospital of the Ministry of Justice. His defenders believe that his arrest had contributed to exacerbation of his chronic heart disease.
Grozny resident reports detentions of locals with beards by law enforcers February 02, 2015 10:12 Two young men wearing beards were detained in Grozny by agents of unidentified power services; they were beaten up; and their beards were shaved off by force, their acquaintance has reported.
Imam beaten in Nalchik reports about received threats February 02, 2015 09:26 Anzor Shkhanukov, the Imam of the "Mansour" Mosque Nalchik, who was beaten up near his house, said that earlier threats against him were posted on one of the websites.
Armenian investigators conduct genetic examination in Gyumri massacre case February 02, 2015 09:16 Armenian investigators took assays of blood and hair from Valery Permyakov, who is accused of committing a massacre in Gyumri, for analysis. At the same time, Armenian investigators said that they had not conducted the investigative experiment yet.
Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of January 26 to February 1 February 02, 2015 09:00 Mass protests of entrepreneurs in Yerevan, demanding to repeal amendments to Law "On Turnover Tax"; appointment of a new MIA boss in Georgia; second within a month visit of Presidential Envoy Melikov to Derbent, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of January 26 to February 1, 2015, prepared by the "Caucasian Knot".
In the period from January 26 to February 1, at least two persons suffered in armed conflict in Northern Caucasus February 02, 2015 03:12 During the week from January 26 to February 1, 2015, two persons were killed in 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.
News alert: Magomed Khazbiev was shot at in Grozny February 01, 2015 18:12 Today, in Grozny, at about 1:00 p.m., an attempt was committed on the Ingush opposition leader Magomed Khazbiev, his advocate Khedi Ibrieva, told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.