Khadija Ismayilova sentenced to 7.5 years in prison September 01, 2015 14:42 Today, the Baku Court of Grave Crimes has sentenced Khadija Ismayilova, a reporter of the "Radio Liberty" in Azerbaijan, to 7.5 years of deprivation of freedom.
Russians lose faith that special services were unaware of 1999-2005 terror acts September 01, 2015 12:29 Over the past year, the number of Russians convinced that special services knew about the terror acts committed in 1999-2005 in Beslan, Moscow and Volgodonsk has decreased. This was indicated by the polling conducted by the "Levada Centre".
Over 3000 came to commemorate victims of Beslan terror act September 01, 2015 11:29 On September 1, North Ossetia is holding mourning events of those who perished in the terror act committed in Beslan 11 years ago. According to the republic's MIA, over 3000 people came to the yard of School No. 1.
Six residents of Chechnya arrested on suspicion of trying to go to Syrian war September 01, 2015 10:25 Young people from Shelkovskoy District, detained at the Russian border on suspicion of trying to go to Syria to participate in the warfare, became figurants of criminal cases about participation in illegal armed formations (IAFs).
Book of stories about missing residents presented in South Ossetia September 01, 2015 07:03 On August 30, in Tskhinvali, the mission of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) held a memorial party dedicated to missing residents. To this day, the ICRC published a book with stories, narrated by family members of missing persons.
Authorities promise 2 billion roubles on reconstruction of water treatment plant in Sochi September 01, 2015 05:13 The administration of the Krasnodar Territory plans to build a system to prevent flooding in the Adler District of Sochi. The need for reconstruction became evident after the June flooding.
HCA's Vanadzor office criticizes Armenian constitutional reforms September 01, 2015 00:00 The draft constitutional amendments are contrary to fundamentals of democracy, Arthur Sakunts, the head of the Vanadzor Office of the Helsinki Civil Assembly (HCA), said at the today's press conference in Yerevan. In the opinion of the lawyer Yke Alumyan, citizens will lose the capability to govern their state.
Volgograd activists come out to actions against liquidation of sanctioned foodstuffs August 31, 2015 22:21 Three solo pickets in defence of Article 31 of the Constitution and against liquidation of sanctioned foodstuffs were held today by three residents of Volgograd.
Visitors to Sochi beach complain about guards of Putin and Medvedev August 31, 2015 20:55 Holidaymakers are scare by armed employees of the Federal Guard Service (known as FSO), who are guarding the residence "Riviera-6", located on the border with the municipal beach, said guests and residents of Sochi.
Khadija Ismayilova states attempts of authorities to hide corruption by repressions August 31, 2015 18:49 Today, at the trial of Khadija Ismayilova in Baku, the floor was given to the defendant. In her last plea, the journalist denied all the allegations and said that the Azerbaijani authorities, including the president's family, are mired in corruption and will not be able to retain control over the country for long through repressions.
Experts and citizens criticize repairs in Derbent August 31, 2015 17:06 The restoration works of the ramparts of the Citadel Naryn-Kala have broken the unity of the architectural style of the monument, both experts and local residents assert.
Investigators agree to re-examine Permyakov August 31, 2015 14:37 Advocates will be present during the repeated forensic-psychological and forensic-psychiatric examinations of Valery Permyakov, accused of massacring the Avetisyan family in Gyumri, said the Armenian Investigating Committee.
Court finds five Azerbaijani citizens guilty of involvement in IS August 31, 2015 12:46 Elshan Gurbanly, Kyamran Azizov, Tural Mamedov Nadir Alikhanov and Bakhruz Rasulov have been sentenced to terms ranging from 12 to 14.5 years in prison on charges of involvement in warfare in the territory of Syria for the militants of the "Islamic State" (IS).
Journalist Reznik and ecologist Vitishko to receive 100,000 roubles each from "Open Russia" August 31, 2015 12:36 Today, an official launch of the project of financial support of political prisoners was announced. It is executed within the human rights movement "Open Russia", headed by Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the former co-owner of the "Yukos" oil company.
Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of August 24-30 August 31, 2015 09:00 Court's decision on life imprisonment for former Makhachkala Mayor Said Amirov; opening of NATO training centre in Georgia; verdict of Rostov court to Ukrainian citizen Sentsov, which raised condemnation of human rights defenders and Western politicians, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of August 24-30, 2015, prepared by the "Caucasian Knot".
Sochi residents oppose development of "Gagarinskiy" micro-district August 31, 2015 06:44 A meeting of residents of the "Gagarinskiy" micro-district was held in Sochi. The speakers demanded to cancel the plans of erecting high-rise buildings to "compact" the district.
On August 24-30, at least seven persons fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus August 31, 2015 02:47 During the week from August 24 to August 30, 2015, at least seven persons suffered from the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus, six of them were killed and one was wounded. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
IS attracts young Muslims by promise of social justice August 31, 2015 01:04 The "Islamic State" (IS), recognized as a terrorist organization, was joined by up to 7000 residents of Northern Caucasus. They are attracted by a possibility to live in a Sharia state and by promises of social justice, said the participants of the on-line discussion on the "Caucasian Knot" under the moderation of Naima Neflyasheva, a candidate of historical sciences.
Former Imam fined in Volgograd Region for keeping extremist literature August 30, 2015 10:16 Aslbek Ryskaliev, a resident of the Pallasovka District and a former Imam of the local mosque, has been found guilty of possessing and spreading books, included in the federal list of extremist materials.
Iraqi Yazidis urge Armenian authorities to grant refugee status to them August 30, 2015 07:41 Three families of Yazidis have moved to Armenia from the Iraqi province of Shingal. They were forced to leave their village in order to escape from radical militants of the "Islamic State" (IS) (recognized as a terrorist organization). The Migration Service of Armenia is considering their petitions for refugee status.