MCC denies complaint against arrest of student Murad Ragimov September 23, 2016 03:31 Now, the student's defence will seek annulment of his arrest at the Presidium of the Moscow City Court (MCC), said the advocate Murad Kakhrimanov.
In Gukovo, miners fail to pass appeal to President through public reception September 22, 2016 23:44 In Rostov-on-Don, the public reception of the President of Russia has refused to accept a letter from workers of the "Kingcoal" group of companies, who demand to repay wage arrears and debts for ration coal. This was reported by the protesters.
Volgograd: residents of destroyed house receive keys to new apartments September 22, 2016 22:54 In Volgograd, tenants of the dismantled high-rise building, who have already examined the new house and signed the act of acceptance, may enter their new apartments. This was announced by Larisa Borodaeva, the head of the initiative group of the tenants.
UN Special Rapporteur calls on to stop persecuting activists in Azerbaijan September 22, 2016 20:03 Michel Forst, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, has called on the Azerbaijani authorities to release all the arrested activists of public organizations, lift any restrictions on their departure from the country and stop persecuting their relatives. In his turn, an assistant to the President of Azerbaijan has treated Mr Forst's report as "biased."
Number of signatories to petition in support of Zhalaudi Geriev nears 5000 September 22, 2016 18:50 Currently, there are 4940 signatures to the petition demanding an impartial trial of Zhalaudi Geriev, a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
Dagestani preacher Abu Zeid killed in Iraq September 22, 2016 16:22 Mukhammad Akhmedov (Abu Zeid), a preacher from Daghestan, was killed in Northern Iraq, his relatives told the "Caucasian Knot". Akhmedov was a member of the "Islamic State", a terrorist organization, banned in Russia by the court, and died from a drone attack, said Joanna Paraschuk, an analyst of the British think tank IHS Jane's.
Russian SC to consider case against Nikolai Karpyuk and Stanislav Klykh September 22, 2016 16:05 Judge of the Supreme Court (SC) of Russia has received the materials in the criminal case against Ukrainian citizens Nikolai Karpyuk and Stanislav Klykh, sentenced for involvement in the first Chechen war on the side of militants.
Resident of Nalchik asks Mayoralty not to worsen her family's housing conditions September 22, 2016 14:51 The Mayoralty of the city of Nalchik Municipality can allocate a one-room apartment to the Buttaev family of four persons living in a dilapidated house. Aishat Gafurova (Buttaeva), a family member, insists on allocation of a larger housing and claims a violation of her family's rights.
Prosecutor demands to hold Varvara Karaulova's trial behind closed doors September 22, 2016 14:32 The court hearing in the case against Alexandra Ivanova (Varvara Karaulova) should be held behind closed doors, since the case materials contain confidential information. This was stated by the public prosecutor. The advocate has asked the court to dismiss the prosecutor's motion, since only one of the case materials contains the confidential information.
Svetlana Gannushkina is Laureate of Right Livelihood Award September 22, 2016 12:29 In 2016, Svetlana Gannushkina, the Chair of the "Civil Assistance" Committee, has become a Laureate of the Right Livelihood Award "for her many years' commitment to the cause of defence of human rights and fair treatment of refugees and forced migrants, as well as tolerance to various ethnic groups." The awarding decision has been announced in Stockholm.
First groups of pilgrims return to Chechnya September 22, 2016 10:57 All pilgrims from Chechnya, who go on Hajj this year, will return from Saudi Arabia till the weekend. This was reported by the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) for the Chechen Republic.
Volgograd: roundtable participants state ex-prisoners' employment problems September 22, 2016 04:44 Former prisoners experience a lot of difficulties in finding job. This was stated by participants of the "roundtable" held in Volgograd. Members of the Public Chamber for the Volgograd Region have proposed to allocate quotas for employment of that category of citizens. Another problem is in creation of jobs for inmates of penitentiary institutions, note members of the Public Oversight Commission (POC).
ECtHR finds violation of Sochi resident's rights in refusal to issue passport for travels abroad September 22, 2016 03:33 Russian authorities have violated the right to freedom of movement of a Sochi resident Mikhail Benyash, who was denied a passport for travelling abroad, when serving his conditional prison term. This was decided by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), which has obliged Russian authorities to pay 5000 euros to Benyash.
In Dagestan, journalists claim hopelessness of appealing against election outcomes September 22, 2016 01:27 Claims about violations committed at the elections may be considered by courts during several months. This opinion was voiced by Mairbek Agaev, the editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Chernovik" (Draft). Complaints about abuses will not be considered properly; however, it is important to publicly express dissatisfaction with the authorities' actions, believes Gadjimurad Sagitov, the editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Novoye Delo".
President's press service: Chirikba's resignation caused by his refusal to go to Transnistria September 22, 2016 00:26 The Abkhaz Minister of Foreign Affairs Vyacheslav Chirikba was to visit Transnistria to take part in celebrations of the Republic's Day, the president's press service reports.
Native of Chechnya reports secret departure of his wife with four children to Syria September 21, 2016 18:48 More than three weeks it is impossible to establish the whereabouts of Zareta Zubairaeva, 25, a resident of Grozny, and her four children, her husband Azamat has reported. According to his story, his wife has secretly gone abroad. Turkish law enforcers take part in the search, as they believe that Zubairaeva had been recruited by militants.
Georgian NGOs demand from parties to nominate candidates for ministers September 21, 2016 18:47 The non-governmental organizations (NGOs)-members of the coalition "For the Euro-Atlantic Georgia" have put forward the demand to participants of the parliamentary elections to make public their lists of candidates for ministers; however, the parties refuse to do it.
Bar Association lifts Trunov's lawyer's status September 21, 2016 17:50 The lawyer Igor Trunov has been stripped of the lawyer's status for "violating the professional ethics," the Bar Association of the Moscow Region has reported. This decision will be appealed against, said Mr Trunov, known for defending the interests of the victims of the terror acts committed at the Domodedovo Airport, Dubrovka Theatrical Centre and Moscow metro.
Yunus-Bek Evkurov gives up a mandate of State Duma MP September 21, 2016 16:36 Today, at a meeting of the political council of the regional branch of the "Edinaya Rossiya" (United Russia) Party, Yunus-Bek Evkurov has announced his decision to stay at the position of the leader of Ingushetia.
Two residents of Dagestan recognized as accomplices of killed leader of Makhachkala militants September 21, 2016 16:28 The Karabudakhkent District Court has found local residents Vagabov and Temirkhanov guilty of aiding and abetting Gusein Tagirov, treated by law enforcers as a leader of Makhachkala militants and killed during a special operation. The defendants have been sentenced to imprisonment in a penal colony.