Instagram* users urge to arrange work of stores in Chechnya July 04, 2022 10:21 The report on the inspection of Chechen stores, during which almost no violations were revealed, has aroused distrust among Instagram* commentators.
Report on liquidation of the mining farm in Dagestan sparks irony in social network July 04, 2022 10:03 The Dagestani branch of the Russian FSB (Federal Security Bureau) has reported about the liquidation of a mining farm in the village of Novoye Gadari; the caused damage amounted to a million roubles. Commentators to this news have treated law enforcers' uniforms as redundant and called on law enforcement bodies to pay attention to larger-scale thefts in the republic.
Defence treats transfer of Magamadov and Isaev from Grozny as justified July 03, 2022 12:51 In Chechnya, no one is serving terms under terrorist articles; therefore, Salekh Magamadov and Ismail Isaev, convicted of assisting a militant, were transferred to other regions. In Chechnya, the brothers were in danger, an activist of the "SK SOS" Crisis Group has pointed out.
Resident of Dagestani Baksan fined for discrediting army July 03, 2022 12:49 The Baksan District Court has imposed a fine on Aslan Khatazhukov, finding his actions as discrediting the Russian Armed Forces.
Tbilisi: number of detained opponents of LGBT Week reaches 43 July 03, 2022 12:47 Members and supporters of the "Alt-Info" movement are protesting in Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi against the ongoing LGBT Week. 17 protesters were detained under the article on disobedience to policemen's lawful demands, the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has reported.
Dagestan: wife of detained resident of Kaspiysk claims his innocence July 03, 2022 12:45 Murad Mitarov, a resident of Kaspiysk, was detained on suspicion of possessing firearms. His wife is sure that the pistol found during Mitarov's arrest is not his. According to her version, her husband was detained shortly after the conflict with law enforcers.
Court in Baku refuses to apply CER to rights defender Elchin Mamed July 02, 2022 23:50 A court in Baku has refused to apply the conditional early relief (CER) to Elchin Mamed, a human rights defender and journalist parole, who has served half of his sentence. His defence announced lodging an appeal, and Elchin's mother said that he continued his hunger strike demanding his release.
Twenty-six people detained in Tbilisi during action against LGBT Week July 02, 2022 23:45 In Tbilisi, during the action against the LGBT Week, policemen detained 26 people, who were accused of hooliganism and disobeying to the police.
Another group of volunteers leaves Grozny for Ukraine July 02, 2022 13:44 Another group of volunteers has flown from Grozny to the zone of the military operation. This was announced on July 1 by the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, in his Telegram channel.
Murder in Botlikh reminds preservation of blood feud custom July 02, 2022 13:37 The murder committed during a mass brawl at a football match in the village of Botlikh has created a pretext for a blood feud.
Lawyers treat compensation for child's death in Chechnya as essentially understated July 02, 2022 13:34 Russian courts usually underestimate the amount of compensation for the death of relatives as a result of law enforcers' actions, but the 20,000 roubles awarded to Natalia Zagudaeva, a resident of the Krasnodar Territory, for the death of her child during the second Chechen campaign are a disproportionate compensation.
At least 450 natives of Southern Russia perish in military operation in Ukraine July 02, 2022 13:31 Since the start of the military operation in Ukraine, regional authorities have reported the deaths of at least 312 natives of the North-Caucasian and 138 – of the Southern Federal District (NCFD and SFD). Most casualties were from Dagestan – at least 159 persons.
Head of Dagestan promises to help relatives of perished militaries to commit Hajj July 02, 2022 13:28 The head of Dagestan, Sergey Melikov, has promised to help in organizing Hajj at the expense of Suleiman Kerimov to relatives of those who perished during the special military operation.
Azerbaijani human rights defenders and journalists demand access to courts July 02, 2022 13:03 At a protest action, activists called on the Judicial-Legal Council of Azerbaijan to ensure the transparency of court hearings and allow the presence of human rights defenders and media.
Chechen gays Magamadov and Isaev brought to detention facilities July 02, 2022 12:42 Brothers Salekh Magamadov and Ismail Isaev, convicted on the charge of aiding and abetting a militant, are brought to places of serving their sentences. Their transfer from Grozny began at the beginning of the month.
Beating of “Pirveli” TV cameraman highlights problem of pressure on media in Adjara July 01, 2022 23:58 Murman Zoidze, a cameraman of the “Pirveli” TV Company, continues to work as usual. But after an attack on him, Adjarian journalists proceed with increased caution, as the local media are to cover stories that cause public outcry and its employees often face aggression, including from officials.
Azerbaijani native apologizes for insults in house chat July 01, 2022 20:30 A woman from Surgut, a native of Azerbaijan, apologized for insulting Russians during the conflict in a house chat, but Internet users questioned her sincerity.
Great Britain sends £ 500,000 for demining Karabakh conflict zone July 01, 2022 13:48 The UK has allocated £ 500,000 to support the demining operations in Azerbaijan and Armenia. The funds will come through the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the British Embassy to Baku has announced.
Relatives doubt investigators' version of soldier's death near Volgograd July 01, 2022 13:39 The mother and a brother of a 21-year-old conscript who perished in a military unit located in the city of Kotelnikovo would not agree with investigators' version about suicide. They claim that the soldier had problems with his colleagues.
Kadyrov reports about construction of bases for new battalions July 01, 2022 12:57 The leader of Chechnya posted a report on the construction of bases for new battalions. Two battalions, “Vostok-Akhmat” and “Zapad-Akhmat”, have been already been manned, the “Chechnya Today” reports.