Bottaev's seat in KBR's Parliament taken by Talip Makitov January 15, 2016 09:55 The MP's mandate of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR) that belonged to Khadis Bottaev, killed in December 2015, has been handed over to businessman Talip Makitov.
Human rights defenders condemn Ramzan Kadyrov's statement on non-systemic opposition January 15, 2016 04:49 The statement made by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov concerning the non-systemic opposition was thoughtless and harmful for the Russian authorities. This opinion was expressed by human rights defenders. They believe such statements are dangerous and that they do not contribute to the stability in society.
Rasul Kudaev refuses to plead guilty at SC January 14, 2016 22:56 Advocates of Rasul Kudaev, sentenced to life imprisonment in the case of the attack on Nalchik, claims the absence of evidence of his guilt. Rasul Kudaev himself has noted that he has never been an "amir" of militants and never met Basaev and Astemirov.
"CPT" registered as foreign agent January 14, 2016 21:54 The Russian Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has recognized NCO "Committee for the Prevention of Torture" (CPT), which since August 2015 continued activities of the liquidated "Committee against Torture", as a foreign agent.
During three months, 24 persons kidnapped in Chechnya, HRC "Memorial" reports January 14, 2016 18:58 In the period from October to late December 2015, at least 24 people were kidnapped in Chechnya by law enforcers. This was reported by the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial". According to the human rights defenders, one of the kidnapped persons was found dead, and the fate of six other kidnapped persons remains unknown.
Vladikavkaz: SC leaves Oleg Dzampaev in custody January 14, 2016 17:26 An advocate of policeman Oleg Dzampaev, a defendant in the case of the death of detainee Vladimir Tskaev, has called the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) of North Ossetia unjustified.
Anzor Gubashev mentions Beslan Shavanov as Boris Nemtsov's killer January 14, 2016 16:52 Investigators have filed a final version of indictment against Anzor Gubashev, arrested in the case of the Boris Nemtsov's murder. Anzor Gubashev has mentioned Beslan Shavanov as a person, who directly committed the murder of the politician. This was reported by advocate Musa Khadisov.
Resident of Karachay-Cherkessia sentenced for attempting to join IS January 14, 2016 14:48 The North-Caucasus Military District Court has sentenced a resident of Karachay-Cherkessia to three years of imprisonment for plans to join IS militants in Syria.
Armenia: participants of press conference accuse authorities of power pressure on opposition January 14, 2016 11:24 The Armenian authorities use the police to intimidate their political opponents, and such a phenomenon is typical for authoritarian countries. This was reported by human rights defenders and lawyers at the press conference held in Yerevan on January 13.
Nagorno-Karabakh reports on reduction of tension in conflict zone January 14, 2016 11:16 During the past day, the situation on the contact line of armed forces was relatively calm. This was reported by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Armenian Ministry of Health reports on reduction of outbreaks of respiratory disease virus January 14, 2016 08:54 The number of cases of acute respiratory diseases has decreased from 855 down to 799. Meanwhile, 14 people are connected to artificial respiration units, and eight of them are diagnosed with the swine influenza virus (H1N1). This was reported by the Armenian Ministry of Health of.
Ukrainian soldier detained in Rostov Region January 14, 2016 02:23 In the Rostov Region, border guards have detained a soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was reported by the Border Guard Service of the Russian FSB Department for the Rostov Region. The headquarters for the special operation of Ukrainian power agents in Donbas has reported on the launch of an internal investigation in connection with the detention of the Ukrainian contractor soldier by Russian border guards.
Nadezhda Savchenko's advocates decide to speed up trial in her case January 13, 2016 22:45 During the hunger strike, Nadezhda Savchenko has lost 15 kilograms, and her health state raises concerns. This was reported by advocates of the Ukrainian aviator. The advocates expect that the verdict against Nadezhda Savchenko will be pronounced in February, and they have decided to speed up the trial.
Local resident complains about actions of law enforcers in village of Kvanada January 13, 2016 18:19 In the Dagestani village of Kvanada, soldiers do not enter houses and yards; however, they take firewood from villagers' places without their permission. This was reported by a local resident. According to him, law enforcers also prohibit local residents to approach the school and the kindergarten.
Three Russian citizens detained in Turkey after terror act in Istanbul January 13, 2016 16:51 In Antalya, Russian citizens have been detained during the antiterrorist special operation carried out after the terror act in Istanbul. The information has been confirmed by the Russian General Consulate in Antalya.
Elder of Nardaran pleads partially guilty, his advocate reports January 13, 2016 16:16 Natiq Kerimov, one of the elders of the Baku village of Nardaran, who had been arrested on the charge of treason, pleaded partly guilty. This was reported by his advocate Eiyub Alekperov. He has also noted that Natiq Kerimov is under medical supervision.
Warders of Chelyabinsk colony suspended from duties after Sultan Israilov's death January 13, 2016 16:00 The Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) has launched an investigation into the criminal case on abuse of power with violence resulting in the death in the Chelyabinsk penal colony of Sultan Israilov, a sentenced native of Chechnya.
Police find journalist Andrei Busygin in Krasnodar January 13, 2016 15:00 Stavropol journalist Andrei Busygin, who stopped contacting his relatives on December 30, 2015, is found in Krasnodar. According to the police, he went there by his own decision.
In Armenia, death toll from H1N1 infection reaches 10 persons January 13, 2016 14:49 In Armenia, the death toll of swine influenza has reached ten persons. At present, 81 patients stay at the resuscitation ward.
Militants confirm death of Magomed Abdulkhalikov in village of Kvanada January 13, 2016 14:45 On January 11, Magomed Abdulkhalikov, the leader of the Tsumada armed grouping of the armed underground, who was in the federal wanted list, was killed in a shootout with law enforcers in the Dagestani village of Kvanada. This was reported by the information resource of militants.