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Elkhan Suleimanov, the head of the Chechen Ministry of Public Health (MPH), has appeared on air after a two-day break and explained his absence in public by "the pandemic peak." The republic has already 1026 revealed coronavirus cases; 11 people have died, he has informed.

Dagestan does not hold any mass religious events, and the holiday of Eid al-Fitr will not be an exception, the mosques of the republic assure. In villages, believers did not immediately refuse to visit mosques, the Imam from the Khasavyurt District reported.

The leader of Chechnya is under medical supervision because of suspected coronavirus infection, a source reports.

On the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Caucasian War, users of Facebook and Instagram joined the initiative of Circassian activists from Kabardino-Balkaria and posted photos with their left hands raised as a sign of mourning.

In the Gudermes District, law enforcers demand from residents to show a permit to enter the market in the village of Oiskhara and thus prevent people from purchasing food to celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, Instagram users note. Restrictions are in force for the second day, local residents report.

Already 92 health workers in Chechnya have become infected with coronavirus, the deputy head of the republic's Ministry of Public Health (MPH) stated on May 20. Earlier, the Minister Elkhan Suleimanov himself reported about the virus spread, Instagram users have noted.

The "Reporters Without Borders" (RWB), an international organization for the protection of journalists, has condemned the cyber attacks on the "Turan" websites, noting that the blocking of the resource followed the posted critical materials about violations of oppositionists' rights.

By the Remembrance Day of Caucasian War victims, Circassian activists have posted thematic videos in social networks, urging residents of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR) to pay tribute to victims at home. For the Circassians, the problems of repatriation, cultural integration and preservation of the mother tongue are relevant, scientists believe.

Walks and outdoor games of children during the epidemic are more dangerous than staying at home, doctors in Chechnya believe.

Elvin Irshadov, who criticizes Azerbaijani authorities in social networks, has been arrested for 16 days on charges of disobeying the police. His relatives believe that he is persecuted for his posts on the Facebook.

Aina Gamzatova, the wife and adviser of the Mufti of Dagestan, has accused Vladimir Vasiliev, the head of the republic, of reloading responsibility for the difficult situation with coronavirus in the region onto the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM).

In Adygea, the funeral ceremony in the village of Bzhedugkhabl which had been attended by crowds of people sharply worsened the situation with the spread of the coronavirus infection in one of the regions. The leader of the republic instructed his subordinates to tighten the control over compliance with restrictions in the municipality.

In Chechnya, movement will be banned on days declared non-working on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, the Chechen Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) announces. All residents of Chechnya should follow the Ramzan Kadyrov's appeal to celebrate the holiday at home, the Chechen Minister of Internal Affairs emphasizes.

Khadjimurat Gatsalov, one of the leaders of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) for North Ossetia, stays in severe condition because of complications provoked by the coronavirus infection, the Muftiate of North Ossetia reports.

Enrik Aramyan, a soldier of the Nagorno-Karabakh Defence Army, was killed by a shot to his head. Armenian investigators instituted a case on murder, the "Sputnik-Armenia" reports.

Female circumcision is not a common practice in clinics of Dagestan and Ingushetia, but doctors can make such surgeries secretly, medics have commented on the story of the nine-year-old girl, who was circumcised in Ingushetia. The child risks having a psychological trauma from the surgery itself and from the public resonance, a Dagestani psychotherapist has pointed out.

The Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) of Chechnya has called on Muslims to welcome the Eid al-Fitr within their families, although believers had hoped for the ease of restrictions before one of the main Muslim holidays. The collective namazes (prayers) in mosques cancelled by the Muftiate (SAM) are mandatory in Islam, Instagram users have pointed out.

Nalchik health workers, who help coronavirus infected patients, have reported a deficit of protective means. The Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" asked the Prosecutor's Office of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR) for clarifications.

Said Mamedzade has been arrested on charges of hooliganism. The accusation is fabricated; Mamedzade is persecuted for political reasons, the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA) has stated.

On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, the charitable foundations "Kavkaz-Nur" and "Circassian Renaissance" are raise funds for the needy and returnees. According to activists, during the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, there were more enthusiasts willing to help.