In Armenia, 29 life prisoners stop their hunger strike July 01, 2014 14:26 As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), on June 30, the 29 hunger-striking life prisoners stopped their protest after the call of the Minister.
"Imarat Kavkaz" leader calls on militants to abandon suicide bombings and terror acts against civilians July 01, 2014 14:08 In a video record posted on the Internet, Ali Abu-Mukhammad Kebekov, the leader of the organization "Imarat Kavkaz", which had been recognized in the Russian Federation as a terrorist organization, has announced inadmissibility of inflicting damage to life and property of civilians.
Baku: security service prevents Ali Kerimli and Leyla Yunus from meeting OSCE PA delegation July 01, 2014 13:45 In Azerbaijan, local security agents have disrupted the meeting of Ali Kerimli, the leader of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), with a group of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), who came to Baku to hold a session of the Parliamentary Assembly (PA) of the OSCE (Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe).
Derbent residents report on shootout throughout all night of June 26 July 01, 2014 12:44 Residents of the city of Derbent have reported on the long-lasting shooting, evacuation of a residential neighbourhood and electricity cut-off during the special operation, held in Derbent at night of June 26.
"Olimpstroy": final cost of Sochi Olympic Games amounts to 1.524 trillion roubles July 01, 2014 11:34 The final cost of the programme of preparation to the Sochi Winter Olympic Games has amounted to 1.524 trillion roubles, including VAT. This was announced by the statement of operations for 2013, published by the state corporation "Olimpstroy".
MfE transports more than 5000 Ukrainian refugees from Rostov Region to other regions of Russia July 01, 2014 11:30 As of the morning of July 1, 5080 Ukrainian refugees were already sent from the Rostov Region to the other regions of southern Russia. This was reported by the Regional Ministry for Emergencies (MfE).
Tbilisi: UNM supporters protest against Gigi Ugulava's summoning for interrogation July 01, 2014 07:13 On June 30, in central Tbilisi, near the building of the government's chancellery, a protest action was held under the motto "To Europe without political persecutions!" The action was attended by several hundred supporters of the "United National Movement" (UNM) Party dissatisfied with the call for questioning of the former Mayor of Tbilisi Gigi Ugulava.
Sochi residents complain about closure of Imereti Lowland beaches July 01, 2014 04:16 In Sochi, about 100 residents of the village of Mirny have appealed to the City Mayor and the Governor of the Krasnodar Territory with a request to open access to the beaches of the Imereti Lowland for residents and guests of the resort during the summer season.
OSCE PA Committee calls on Azerbaijan's authorities to release human rights defender Anar Mamedli July 01, 2014 01:00 The Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) has adopted a number of amendments to the draft resolution on access to justice, rule of law and political prisoners.
KBR court sentences organizer of anti-Olympic action to six months of conditional imprisonment on charge of ammunition possession June 30, 2014 18:19 The Nalchik City Court has sentenced Andzor Akhokhov, a resident of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR), an organizer of the action against the 2014 Olympic Games, who was accused of illegal possession of ammunition, to six months of conditional sentence.
Azerbaijani native Orkhan Zeinalov refuses to confess of killing Moscow resident Yegor Scherbakov June 30, 2014 16:46 Orkhan Zeinalov, a native of Azerbaijan, accused of the murder of Yegor Scherbakov, a resident of Moscow District of Biryulyovo, has pleaded not guilty in the Moscow City Court. However, the defendant has claimed he understands the indictment filed against him.
In Dagestan, head of Committee against Corruption complains about underestimation during USE June 30, 2014 16:40 Salikh Gadjiev, the head of the Dagestani office of the Committee against Corruption, has addressed a letter to Ramazan Shakhnavazov, Prosecutor of the Republic of Dagestan. In his letter, Salikh Gadjiev has reported on biased scoring at the Unified State Exam (USE), which was passed by his son Magomed Gadjiev.
On June 23-29, nine persons fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus June 30, 2014 15:55 During the week from June 23 to June 29, 2014, at least nine people suffered from the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus, including seven casualties and two wounded persons. These are the results of the calculations made by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
Composers and musicologists speak in defence of current national anthem of Dagestan June 30, 2014 12:02 Alexandra Pakhmutova, Andrei Eshpay, Alexander Sokolov and other famous Russian composers and musicologists have sent a letter in defence of the current national anthem of Dagestan to the head of the republic Ramzan Abdulatipov, who had offered to adopt a new version of the anthem.
Sochi residents of Mirny micro-district report threat of flooding caused by Olympic construction June 30, 2014 10:09 The construction of Olympic facilities on artificial embankments caused a permanent threat of flooding in the Sochi micro-district named Mirny, say locals. The Sochi Mayoralty says that they prepare compensations to owners of damaged houses.
Verdict in case of beating up builder Solovyov appealed against in Sochi June 30, 2014 08:58 The verdict passed in the case of beating up Pavel Solovyov, a builder of Olympic facilities in Sochi, where an ex-policeman Sergey Kuznetsov was the defendant, has been appealed against, said the Solovyov's advocate.
Krasnodar ecologist Evgeny Vitishko complains to Prosecutor's Office about massive violations of prisoners' rights June 30, 2014 06:49 Ecologist Evgeny Vitishko has filed a complaint to the Prosecutor's Office of the Tambov Region. In his complaint, the ecologist has pointed out to themassive violations ofthe prisoners' rights. This was reported by the pressservice of the "Ecological Watch for Northern Caucasus" (EcoWatch).
Southern Russia Muslims start Ramadan fasting June 29, 2014 20:45 On June 29, the fasting of Ramadan was started by most Muslims of the southern regions of Russia, including Dagestan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Chechnya, and other regions.
Azerbaijan still faces problems with freedom of speech and NGO activities, rights defenders state at OSCE PA session June 29, 2014 18:03 Azerbaijan still faces problems with freedom of speech, barriers for activities of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and political prisoners. This was stated by rapporteurs at the special hearings organized under the 23rd session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA).
In Sochi, rights defenders consult activists and bloggers on fundamentals of legal security June 29, 2014 17:27 In Sochi, 20 persons took part in the seminar "Fundamentals of legal security for activists, journalists, and bloggers" held on June 28. The event was held with the support of the interregional association of the human rights organizations "AGORA" and the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial".