Two residents of Adygea suspected of involvement in IS November 21, 2015 09:54 The FSB Department for Adygea has initiated criminal cases against two local residents, suspected of involvement in the "Islamic State" (IS).
In Armenia, front "No!" calls for protest voting at constitutional referendum November 21, 2015 05:42 In Armenia, the front "No!" has called on citizens to take active part in the forthcoming referendum on the amendments to the Constitution of Armenia. The leaders of the front "No" believe that the protest should be expressed not through boycott, but through voting against the proposed constitutional reform.
Refusal of further investigation into Valery Permyakov's motives challenged November 21, 2015 02:47 The victim party has filed an appeal against the investigators' refusal to conduct additional investigation into the motives for the crime in the criminal case against Russian soldier Valery Permyakov, accused of killing the Avetisyan family members in Gyumri.
Experts question effectiveness of combating terrorism through detentions at mosques November 21, 2015 01:31 Detentions of mosque-goers in Makhachkala are a part of the total struggle against non-traditional concepts of Islam in Russia. This opinion was expressed by Denis Sokolov, Senior Researcher of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration.
HRW awards Khadija Ismayilova November 21, 2015 00:57 The human rights organization "Human Rights Watch" (HRW) has announced that journalist Khadija Ismayilova, prosecuted in Azerbaijan, is granted the Alison Des Forges Award named in the memory of the human rights defender.
Believers of Salafi mosque detained in Buynaksk November 20, 2015 20:41 In the town of Buynaksk, according to local residents, 10-12 believers were detained. Five mosque-goers were brought to the police station for checking of their passports, the law enforcement bodies report.
Eyewitnesses report on victims of fight at mosque of Makhachkala November 20, 2015 20:08 In Makhachkala, law enforcers pretended to be mosque-goers and entered the territory of the mosque in Kotrov Street together with staff members of the Dagestani Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM). Then, the law enforcers were involved in a fight. This was reported by witnesses.
Caspian Fleet launches 18 missiles against IS targets November 20, 2015 19:47 Four warships of the Caspian Fleet have shelled Syrian positions of the "Islamic State" (IS) with long-range missiles "Calibre". This was reported by Sergey Shoygu, Russian Minister of Defence, to the Russian President.
Evgeny Vitishko's release from penal colony postponed November 20, 2015 19:00 The Prosecutor's Office has challenged the commutation of sentence to Evgeny Vitishko. According to the ecologist's advocate, the consideration of the appeal filed by the Prosecutor's Office may take more than two weeks.
In Makhachkala, detained mosque-goers released November 20, 2015 18:51 In Makhachkala, mosque-goers, who were taken from the mosque in Hungarian Fighters Street to the police station, have been released. In total, law enforcers detained no more than six persons, the spokesman for the mosque reports.
Resident of Maikop sentenced for attempt to join IS November 20, 2015 18:37 In Maikop, the court has sentenced Murat Shovgenov, a local resident, to one year and 10 months of imprisonment on the charge of planning to take part in terrorist activities in the territory of Syria.
Valery Permyakov's case sent to General Prosecutor's Office of Armenia November 20, 2015 16:16 The indictment in the criminal case against a Russian soldier, accused of the murder of the Avetisyan family in Gyumri, has been sent to the Prosecutor's Office, which is expected to consider the case within five working days.
Defence files complaint about arrest of Ruslan Mukhudinov in absentia November 20, 2015 14:29 The decision of the Basmanny Court of Moscow, which issued a warrant for arrest in absentia of Ruslan Mukhudinov, an officer of the battalion "Sever" (North), accused of the organization of the murder of politician Boris Nemtsov, has been challenged by the defence.
Robert Zankishiev's wife denies her involvement in militants' activities November 20, 2015 14:18 Inna Blenaova, a Muslim woman of Robert Zankishiev, who was killed during the special operation in Nalchik, stated that she was not involved in the activities of members of the armed underground and that she did not support the militants.
In Makhachkala, police bring "Kommersant" reporters to ROVD November 20, 2015 14:15 Dmitry Korotaev and Grigory Tumanov, reporters of the "Kommersant", have confirmed that they were detained while they were filming a prayer at a mosque in Kotrov Street in Makhachkala. According to them, law enforcers brought the detainees to the Kirov ROVD (District Interior Division).
Court refuses to change pre-trial measure against policeman Azamat Tsukkiev November 20, 2015 13:40 The Supreme Court of North Ossetia has left in custody policeman Azamat Tsukkiev, a suspect in the criminal case of the death of Vladimir Tskaev.
In Dagestan, truckers claim they have no money to pay tolls November 20, 2015 13:01 In Dagestan, about 100 truckers continue all-Russian protest action against the tolls to be paid by trucks for the use of federal highways. According to the protestors, the new tools will bankrupt a lot of drivers, and those carriers who will be able to keep the business will be forced to significantly raise the prices for their services.
Dagestani journalists see no sense in Ramzan Kadyrov's support of Sagid Murtazaliev November 20, 2015 11:42 The dismissal from office of Sagid Murtazaliev, Chief of the Dagestani Office of the Russian Pension Fund, proves that his support from Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has appeared to be ineffective. This was stated by Gadjimurad Sagitov, the editor-in-chief of the "Novoe Delo".
Human rights defenders associate arsons of ziyarts in Chechnya with pressure on Salafis November 20, 2015 10:49 In Chechnya, the pressure on members of the Salafi community is constantly increasing, and that results in radicalization of supporters of radical concept of Islam. The recent arsons of ziyarts in Chechnya could be the answer of the Salafis to the policy of the authorities. This opinion was expressed by human rights defenders, interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
Experts criticize law banning to recognize texts of sacred books as extremist November 20, 2015 07:13 The draft law prohibiting recognizing as extremist materials the contents of the Bible, the Koran, the Torah and the Kanjur, adopted by the State Duma, will not affect the existing legal practice in the country. This opinion has been expressed by experts, interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".