Azerbaijan reports 20 shelling attacks in conflict zone April 16, 2019 14:24 The armistice regime in the Karabakh conflict zone was broken; a village bordering on Armenia came under fire, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD) has stated.
Afghan Mukhtarly's defence refutes Georgia's Premier April 16, 2019 14:19 The statement of Mamuka Bakhtadze, the Prime Minister of Georgia, about cooperation with Azerbaijan in the case of the kidnapping of journalist, Afghan Mukhtarly, is not confirmed by Georgia's actions, the Mukhtarly's defence has stated.
Kadyrov explains media reorganization in Chechnya by "new challenges" April 16, 2019 11:30 The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, has announced new challenges for the republic. According to his version, journalists should stop "the liars who are spreading gossips." In this regard, Kadyrov announced a reorganization of mass media.
Ingush elder Akhmed Barakhoev feels better after hunger strike April 16, 2019 11:06 After his hunger strike, the Ingush elder, Akhmed Barakhoev has sharply aggravated stomach pains; he needs a medical examination and a special diet, his advocate, Fatima Urusova, has stated. The hunger strike has made the disease acute, but it's difficult to ensure a strict diet in custody, Akhmed's son, Ilez Barakhoev, has noted.
Abdurakhmanov's clip triggers Kadyrov's and Chechen theologians' loud statements April 16, 2019 08:18 The Chechen blogger Tumso Abdurakhmanov has called the statements of the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, and pro-government theologians to be answers to his video about Akhmat Kadyrov. Residents of Chechnya treat the authorities' statements as attempts to smooth the consequences of unsuccessful discussions with the blogger.
One man still in hospital after shootout in Armenian village April 16, 2019 08:16 After a conflict with shooting in the village of Zartonk, six people turned for help to doctors; one of them remains in hospital.
Participant to conflict in Kabardino-Balkaria accused of attacking law enforcer April 15, 2019 23:58 A resident of Baksan was accused of throwing a stone at a fighter of the National Guard of Russia during a march near the village of Zayukovo in Kabardino-Balkaria in September 2018.
Resident of Chechnya sentenced for involvement in Syrian militant groupings April 15, 2019 23:54 The North-Caucasian Military Court found that Shamil Gabzaev, a resident of Chechnya, recruited his acquaintances to participate in the Syrian conflict on the side of militants, and sentenced him to seven years of imprisonment. The defendant pleaded not guilty.
In Azerbaijan, four political prisoners request CER April 15, 2019 22:56 Out of 30 political prisoners, whose conditional early relief (CER) is being sought by activists of the campaign "Free All!", four filed appropriate motions to the courts of Azerbaijan. Other political prisoners are also preparing requests for the CER.
Nine flash mob participants detained in Armenia April 15, 2019 17:47 Detained participants of a protest action against Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan are accused of disturbing public order.
On April 8-14, 2019, no one fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus April 15, 2019 17:42 During the week of April 8-14, 2019, no victims to the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus were reported. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
In Ingushetia, law enforcers cordon off house of rights defender Magomed Mutsolgov April 15, 2019 15:48 Today, law enforcers have come to Ingush human rights defender Magomed Mutsolgov and the office of the NGO "Mashr" led by him.
Activists call on Azerbaijani Prosecutor's Office to release political prisoners April 15, 2019 15:44 In the course of the campaign "Free all!", Azerbaijani activists sent petitions to the Prosecutor's Office with a call to assist in the early release of more than 30 political prisoners.
Nagorno-Karabakh accuses Azerbaijan of 230 shelling attacks per week April 15, 2019 11:46 In the period from April 7 to April 13, Azerbaijan 230 times violated the ceasefire, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for Nagorno-Karabakh reported.
Residents of Chechnya report being obliged to attend football match April 15, 2019 11:39 Public employees and students were obliged to attend a match of the "Akhmat" FC in Grozny, and they were to express their active support to the football club, residents of Chechnya reported.
Ingushetia: protest leaders arrested for two months April 15, 2019 11:28 The court arrested for two months Akhmed Barakhoev and Musa Malsagov, leaders of the protests in Ingushetia.
Chechen residents treat local TV's report as reaction to Tumso Abdurakhmanov's criticism April 15, 2019 11:23 The Chechen TV released a story about relatives of Alam Khadjaev, who left the republic after a resonant road traffic accident with his participation in 2016. In the TV story, the Khadjaevs speak about their voluntary decision to leave Chechnya and criticize a blogger who called their departure forced. The criticism is addressed to Tumso Abdurakhmanov, residents of Chechnya believe.
Five persons hospitalized after conflict in Armenian village April 14, 2019 11:26 On April 13, a shootout broke out in the village of Zartonk of the Armavir Region of Armenia, during the conflict of supporters and opponents of the village elder. Two participants of the conflict, including the gunman, were detained; five people were hospitalized, the police and the Investigating Committee have reported.
Volgograd activists picket against President Putin's policies April 14, 2019 11:20 Six solo pickets were held in central Volgograd. Activists declared political repressions, unemployment and the deterioration of Russians' life quality.
Akhmed Barakhoev stops his hunger strike April 14, 2019 11:05 For the first time in ten days, Akhmed Barakhoev, the arrested Ingush elder, agreed to eat. He was persuaded to stop his hunger strike by Kabardino-Balkarian Ombudsperson, said his advocate.