In Dagestan, power agents seize weapons and ammunition from hiding April 21, 2015 18:59 In the Kizilyurt District of Dagestan, power agents seized from a hiding firearms and ammunition belonging to militants.
Defence treats verdict in case of Sheikh Said Afandi al-Chirkawi's murder as too severe April 21, 2015 17:18 Advocates of residents of Dagestan sentenced in the case of the terror act, which killed Sheikh Said Afandi al-Chirkawi, have called the verdict too severe and claimed numerous contradictions in the case.
Advocates of defendants in BORN case intend to appeal against verdict April 21, 2015 16:09 The Moscow Regional Court has announced the verdict in the case against the "Combat Organization of Russian Nationalists" (BORN). The defendants' advocates called the verdict too severe and declared their intention to appeal against it.
Two defendants in BORN case sentenced to life imprisonment April 21, 2015 14:57 The Moscow Regional Court has sentenced three members of the "Combat Organization of Russian Nationalists" (known as BORN) to various terms of imprisonment: from 24 years of imprisonment in a high-security penal colony to life imprisonment.
Boston Court starts hearing Johar Tsarnaev's case April 21, 2015 14:53 In Boston, the jury resumes its activity for sentencing Johar Tsarnaev, who was found guilty of committing the terror act in the course of the Boston Marathon in 2013.
CTO regime lifted in Buynaksk April 21, 2015 12:49 In the city of Buynaksk, the counterterrorist operation (CTO) regime introduced on April 19 has been cancelled. This was reported by the operational headquarters for Dagestan.
Administration of Makhachkala mosque treats detention of Ibadullo Nabotov as unlawful April 21, 2015 07:23 The case against Ibadullo Nabotov, a staff member of a Dagestani mosque, who was detained on suspicion of illegal possession of weapons and narcotic substances, was fabricated. This was stated by the administration of the mosque, where the detainee worked.
Armenian experts claim need to strengthen work on recognition of Armenian Genocide by Turkey April 21, 2015 03:47 For Armenia, the recognition of the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire in 1915 by Turkey remains an important issue on the agenda. According to Armenian experts, the question of the compensation claims against the Turkish side has not yet been included in the agenda and requires nationwide discussions within the country.
On April 13-19, at least 8 people fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus April 20, 2015 21:24 During the week of April 13-19, 2015, at least 8 people were killed in armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. No wounded were reported. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
Aliaskhab Kebekov's murder to increase influence of IS in Northern Caucasus April 20, 2015 20:52 The murder of Aliaskhab Kebekov, the leader of the banned terrorist organization "Imarat Kavkaz", will lead to greater influence of the "Islamic State" in Northern Caucasus. This opinion was expressed by researcher Akhmet Yarlykapov and journalist Orkhan Djemal.
Second criminal case against Mikhail Savva stems from case against Director of "Levados" Centre April 20, 2015 19:54 A new criminal case instituted against Mikhail Savva for fraud originates from the case against the information training centre "Levados", which was originally opened against Elena Shablo, its Director. This was reported to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by Marina Dubrovina, an advocate of Professor Mikhail Savva.
Power agents identify women killed in special operation in Dagestan April 20, 2015 17:20 Zokhra Abdulaeva and Djamilya Magomedkhanova have been preliminary identified among the persons killed during the special operation carried out on the outskirts of Buynaksk.
Court sentences journalist Stomakhin to three years in prison on new charge April 20, 2015 16:12 The Moscow District Military Court has sentenced journalist Stomakhin, accused of public justification of the terror acts in Volgograd, to three years of imprisonment. In total, together with the sentence announced earlier, Stomakhin has been sentenced to 7 years of imprisonment.
NAC confirms information on death of Aliaskhab Kebekov, leader of "Imarat Kavkaz" April 20, 2015 14:55 Aliaskhab Kebekov, the leader of the grouping "Imarat Kavkaz" recognized in Russia as terrorist, was killed during the special operation in Dagestan. This was reported by the National Antiterrorist Committee (NAC).
HRW calls on to release political prisoners in Azerbaijan on eve of European Games April 20, 2015 13:20 According to the human rights organization "Human Rights Watch" (HRW), the European Union (EU) and other international partners of Azerbaijan should insist on the release of political prisoners from prisons of the country. The human rights defenders believe that the political prisoners should be released on the eve of the European Games in Baku.
Russian MIA completes investigation into case of preparing terror act in Moscow April 20, 2015 08:12 The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has completed the investigation into the criminal case against 14 natives of Chechnya and Dagestan, accused of plotting a terror act in Moscow in late 2013. This was reported by a source in the law enforcement bodies.
Moscow hosts presentation of Alisa Ganieva's book on modern Dagestan "Bride and Groom" April 20, 2015 06:38 In Moscow, Alisa Ganieva, a Dagestani writer, has presented her new book "Bride and Groom". The novel, which is included in the long lists of the Russian Booker and the Big Book Prizes," describes modern Dagestan, where traditional and contemporary communities go together.
In Georgia, activists demand to stop terror against Assyrians in Iraq and Syria April 20, 2015 06:03 On April 19, various cities of Georgia hosted actions in support of Assyrian Christians. Activists appealed to the authorities asking to provide shelter to children from Assyrian families.
Resident of Stavropol Territory killed by policemen in Grozny April 19, 2015 23:46 In Grozny, an armed man from the federal wanted list was killed when he tried to ram a police car. This was reported by the power bodies of Chechnya.
Advocates claim violation of Shamil Musaev's rights in Chechnya April 19, 2015 11:40 In Chechnya, investigators violated the rights of Shamil Musaev, an advocate of the Advocates' Bar "Nizam", accused of large-scale fraud. This was reported by his defenders.