Crisis in Chechnya continues May 21, 2005 20:12 Killings and abuse continue as the parties report each other's casualties.
Impunity in Chechnya May 20, 2005 19:55 An <a href="http://www.ihf-hr.org" target="_blank">IHF</a> <a href="http://www.ihf-hr.org/viewbinary/viewdocument.php?download=1&doc_id=6310" target="_blank">report</a> documents almost total lack of accountability.
Human rights defenders concerned May 20, 2005 19:26 Dozens of oppositionists are arrested on the eve of a protest action scheduled for 21 May.
High-profile killing in Dagestan May 20, 2005 19:05 An explosion kills the Dagestani minister of nationalities policy, information and external relations.
Resistance's worth May 19, 2005 14:04 Several rebels and one federal serviceman are killed in the last 24 hours.
Double killing in Chechnya May 19, 2005 14:02 A soldier and a local civilian are found dead at a bus stop in Belgatoi, Shali district.
New attack in Dagestan May 19, 2005 11:56 A Russian Defence Ministry truck is detonated in Chechnya's neighbouring republic.
Public organisation sued for incitement May 19, 2005 11:41 Ingushetia sees another hearing of the case of the <a href="http" target="_blank">Chechen Committee for National Salvation</a>.
Turkey strikes back, calls for probe May 18, 2005 14:45 Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticises countries recognising the Armenian Genocide.
Deadly performance boosting May 18, 2005 14:23 Killed Chechen civilians may be shown as rebels, think human rights defenders.
Ceasefire violated, shortly after positive statements May 18, 2005 10:36 Heavy fire is again registered on the line separating the armies of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
St Petersburg authorities discriminate against human rights defenders May 17, 2005 19:06 A picket against war in Chechnya is prohibited for absurd reasons.
Tripwire wounds officer May 17, 2005 18:11 An officer of the Russian Internal Affairs Ministry's interior troops sustains a serious wound having triggered a tripwire.
Women targeted in Chechnya May 17, 2005 18:08 Three Chechen girls, sisters Magomadov, have been missing since 12 May.
Chechnya 'dire human rights crisis,' says HRW May 17, 2005 05:31 Human Rights Watch is deeply concerned about human rights violations, notably torture and disappearances, in Chechnya.
Initiative punishable May 16, 2005 16:54 A village administration head who fought against a possible infringement is killed in Kabardino-Balkaria.
Jehovah's Witnesses persecuted in Armenia May 16, 2005 16:06 Conscientious objectors from among Jehovah's Witnesses are put in prisons.
Military reports success May 16, 2005 14:54 Denilbek Eskiyev, an influential field commander, is shot dead in a skirmish.
Public organisation leader becomes 'pre-holiday clean-up' victim May 14, 2005 13:28 A public organisation leader may have been abducted in a special operation carried out before the celebrations in May.