Dagestani Prosecutor's Office challenges Bekbolatov's verdict October 03, 2017 19:34 The Prosecutor's Office has demanded life imprisonment for Arthur Bekbolatov, sentenced to 24 years in prison on charges of killing Dagestani policemen.
HRC "Memorial": in Chechnya, Moskalkova was deceived by missing persons’ brothers October 03, 2017 18:35 The Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" has found out that Chechen power agents had brought to the meeting with Tatiana Moskalkova, the Russian Ombudsperson, not Makhma Muskiev and Shamkhan Yusupov from the "execution list", but their brothers.
Ruslan Gvashev feels better October 03, 2017 18:02 Today, Ruslan Gvashev, a Circassian activist, holding his hunger strike since September 11, could get out of his bed and talk to delegates of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) of the Krasnodar Territory, although he could not speak for the last four days.
Mikhail Saakashvili seeks asylum in Ukraine October 03, 2017 17:17 Mikhail Saakashvili has submitted the documents that prevent his extradition to Georgia, reported the Ukrainian General Prosecutor. According to an advocate of Mikhail Saakashvili, the Migration Service has not responded to the application for asylum on time.
IS claims responsibility for two attacks in Dagestan October 03, 2017 16:47 The terrorist organization "Islamic State"(IS) banned in Russia claimed responsibility for the killings of policemen in the Kizlyar and Babayurt Districts of Dagestan. This is reported on the website of the NCO SITE Intelligence Group with reference to the militant-affiliated agency "Amaq".
In Grozny, first 73 theologians graduate from Islamic University October 03, 2017 12:35 Graduates of the Kunta-Khadji Kishiev University, who got their diplomas on October 2, will be able to work for the Muftiate of Chechnya and teach in madrassas.
Georgian authorities confirm death of a Pankisi native in Syria October 03, 2017 10:45 The death of Muslim Kushtanashvili, an 18-year-old Georgian citizen, who left to fight in the Middle East in 2015, was reported on October 2.
"Kommersant": militants try to assassinate Imam Khamzat Chumakov October 03, 2017 03:44 Three persons have been detained on suspicion of plotting an assassination attempt on Imam Khamzat Chumakov in Ingushetia. One more suspect managed to escape.
Ruslan Gvashev diagnosed with a stroke October 03, 2017 00:53 A cardiologist has diagnosed Ruslan Gvashev with a stroke. However, the Circassian activist continues to refuse medical care. Relatives of Ruslan Gvashev demanded from the Sochi authorities to apologize to the activist.
Houses of militants’ families blown up in Dagestan October 02, 2017 23:31 Power agents have blown up the houses of alleged militants in the village of Bolshaya Zadoyevka in the Kizlyar District, claiming that explosive devices were stored there. However, villagers doubt the fact.
Azerbaijani power agents report liberation of all detained gays October 02, 2017 20:44 All the 83 LGBTs detained in Baku are back at large, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) and the General Prosecutor's Office (GPO) have reported; however, advocates could not confirm this information.
Activists regret about poor attendance of Nogais’ Remembrance and Sorrow Day October 02, 2017 20:25 On October 1, about 120 members of the Nogai communities of Moscow and Novy Urengoy took part in the Remembrance and Sorrow Day. After the battle on October 1, 1783, and tsarist raids, Nogai people were scattered; many of them were killed, said Ramil Ishmukhambetov, a historian.
Turkish Circassians demand from Russia to stop persecuting Gvashev October 02, 2017 19:22 More than a hundred people gathered in Istanbul, demanding from Russian authorities to cancel the decision of the Sochi court and stop persecuting the Circassian activist Ruslan Gvashev.
ECtHR communicates Khadija Ismayilova's complaint against ban on leaving Azerbaijan October 02, 2017 16:29 Journalist Khadija Ismayilova filed a complaint about the delay in the trial concerning the ban on her leaving Azerbaijan. Today, an advocate of the journalist has reported that the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) began communication on his client's complaint.
Law enforcers prevent attempt on a preacher in Ingushetia October 02, 2017 13:55 The FSB reported the detention of two militants who planned to use a powerful bomb to blow up a religious figure in Ingushetia.
MoD requests 500 recruits from Chechnya October 02, 2017 13:50 Out of the more than 80,000 Chechen residents of conscription age, 500 people will be selected within the autumn draft campaign which began on October 1. Local residents are attracted by military service with the opportunity to build a career.
Caucasians detained near Moscow for preparing terror acts October 02, 2017 12:21 Members of the terrorist organization "Islamic State" (IS), banned in Russia, who planned to commit transport terror acts in September, have been detained near Moscow, the Russian FSB (Federal Security Bureau) reports. There are natives of Northern Caucasus among the detainees.
Policeman wounded during CTO in Dagestan October 02, 2017 12:13 A policeman was wounded in a shootout with alleged militants that broke out in the Babayurt District of Dagestan, the Russian National Antiterrorist Committee (NAC) reports.
Alleged militants killed in Dagestan identified October 02, 2017 11:19 The men killed at night in Dagestan have been identified – they are suspected of killing a policeman in the Kizlyar District, a source said. Today, it has also become known about the murder of another policeman in the Babayurt District.
Remains of 86 soldiers buried in Chechnya October 02, 2017 10:20 On October 1, in the Naur District of Chechnya, the remains of Soviet soldiers, who perished in 1942, including at least 14 Armenian natives, were reburied. The Armenia’s Ambassador to Russia took part in the ceremony.