Court dismisses CPT's complaints about fines July 29, 2016 17:36 The court has ruled out that the "Committee for Prevention of Torture" (CPT) was lawfully fined for its failure to apply for inclusion in the register of foreign agents.
Armenian Ministry of Health calls on rebels to release nurse July 29, 2016 16:25 The Armenian Ministry of Health has called on members of the group "Sasna Tsrer" "(Daredevils of Sassoun), who still hold the police building in Yerevan, to release medical staff, and especially nurse Malina Markaryan.
Valery Permyakov's advocate demands to annul first interrogation of his client July 29, 2016 15:05 Relatives and successors of the victims have supported the motion filed by Eduard Agadjanyan, an advocate of Valery Permyakov.
"ANS" TV Channel does not agree with court in evaluation of its coverage of coup in Turkey July 29, 2016 14:46 The accusations of the Azerbaijani "ANS" TV Channel of the propaganda of terrorism, vandalism, and support of Fethullah Gülen during an attempted coup in Turkey are baseless. This was stated by staff members of the "ANS" TV Channel and lawyers.
Advocate intends to seek acquittal of Said Osmanov July 29, 2016 14:24 The release of athlete Said Osmanov, who was sentenced in Elista on the charge of desecrating a statue of Buddha and inciting ethnic hatred, will allow him to focus on appealing against the verdict of guilty. This was stated by his advocate.
In Krasnodar, Circassian activists not invited to opening of monument to heroes of WW I July 29, 2016 11:45 On July 28, Krasnodar held the ceremony of opening of the monument to the heroes of World War I. It represents a sculpture of a mountaineer and a Cossack. The opening ceremony was attended by a delegation from Adygea. However, members of the Circassian community were not invited to the ceremony, since they could criticize the monument.
Advocate reports on deterioration of Alek Enigomshyan's health July 29, 2016 11:40 Alek Enigomshyan, a member of the "Constitutional Parliament", arrested on suspicion of aiding in the seizure of the police regiment building, is in need of medical treatment and cannot stay in a cell. This was reported by his advocate.
Residents of Grozny report raids to collect debts for gas July 29, 2016 07:15 In the Chechen capital, staff members of the utility services have resumed raids to collect debts. Consumers with major debts are deprived of gas supply.
Unique Dagestani National State Chorus to be reorganized July 29, 2016 05:20 The authorities of Dagestan have decided to combine the State Chorus of the Republic of Dagestan and the Opera and Ballet Chorus. Members of the State Chorus have claimed the negative consequences of the process of merger for the team, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.
Supporters of "Sasna Tsrer" state switchover to civil disobedience July 28, 2016 22:04 Today, by estimates of organizers, a rally in support of "Sasna Tsrer" gathered in Yerevan about 1500 participants.
Trial of Imam Magomednabi Magomedov's case scheduled for August 5 July 28, 2016 20:22 The Court has extended by other six months the period of detention of Magomednabi Magomedov, the Imam of a mosque in Khasavyurt, charged with inciting terrorism. His case is to be considered on August 5. This was reported by Israfil Gadadov, an advocate of the Imam.
Court dismisses appeal against Igor Stenin's sentence July 28, 2016 17:30 The Astrakhan Regional Court has upheld the verdict against Igor Stenin, who was sentenced to two years of imprisonment in a penal settlement-colony on the charge of public calls for extremism.
Court finds Said Osmanov guilty July 28, 2016 16:34 In Elista, the court has found the Dagestani athlete guilty of desecrating a statue of Buddha and inciting ethnic hatred and sentenced him to two years of conditional imprisonment.
In Baku, activists claim difficulties in referendum campaigning July 28, 2016 16:00 In Azerbaijan, the authorities have approved the schedule of activities for the referendum on introduction of amendments in the Constitution of the country. Civil society activists believe that two months are insufficient for campaign held by those who do not agree with the amendments.
In Yerevan, 61 activists released from police stations July 28, 2016 14:15 The criminal cases against five out of 66 people detained in the Armenian capital on July 27 have been sent to the Investigating Committee, while the others were released. This was reported by the Armenian police.
Yerevan: activist Alek Enigomshyan arrested on suspicion of aiding rebels July 28, 2016 12:50 Alek Enigomshyan, a member of the "Constituent Parliament", who was delayed at the protest action held in Yerevan on July 27, was arrested on suspicion of aiding in the seizure of the police regiment building. His advocate has reported on the violations committed.
Resident of Karachay-Cherkessia suspected of involvement in armed underground July 28, 2016 12:43 Law enforcers have launched an investigation into a criminal case against a resident of Karachay-Cherkessia on the charge of involvement in an illegal armed formation (IAF). The man is suspected of involvement in the hostilities in Syria.
Ninth defendant declared wanted in case of Vladimir Tskaev's death July 28, 2016 09:37 An officer of the Vladikavkaz police has been put on the federal wanted list on the charge in absentia of involvement in the death of Vladimir Tskaev, a local resident.
Pavel Manukyan goes on hunger strike July 28, 2016 06:25 In Yerevan, Pavel Manukyan, a severely injured member of the group "Sasna Tsrer" (Daredevils of Sassoun), denies the charges filed against him.
USAID: in Azerbaijan, situation with civil society gets worse for second year July 28, 2016 04:29 According to the report prepared by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), in 2015, the stability of civil society development in Azerbaijan deteriorated. Experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" agreed with the estimates produced by the USAID.