Number of activists detained in Yerevan rises to six April 26, 2022 19:15 The police detained at least four oppositionists who took part in a protest action in an avenue in Yerevan. In total, six activists were detained, the Armenian police reported.
Putin awards Delimkhanov title of Hero of Russia April 26, 2022 18:57 Vladimir Putin signed a decree awarding Chechen State Duma member Adam Delimkhanov the title of Hero of Russia.
Dagestani law enforcer detained after killing driver on "Kavkaz" Highway April 26, 2022 13:29 A criminal case under articles on murder and abuse of powers has been initiated against an employee of the police division for the Karabudakhkent District, who had mortally wounded the driver from his service firearm during a chase. The policeman has been detained, investigators have informed.
Analysts treat govt's refusal to ban mentioning criminals' nationality in media as expected April 26, 2022 13:08 The refusal of the Russian government to support the bill brought in by the Chechen parliament suggesting to ban the mentioning of criminals' nationality and religion in media was expected, since there are criminal plots bound specifically to the ethnic component, the experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.
Sochi activist fined for discrediting army April 26, 2022 11:37 A court in Sochi has fined Vyacheslav Chistoserdov, a local activist, by 30,000 roubles under the article on discrediting the Russian Armed Forces because he had spread leaflets condemning the special operation in Ukraine. Chistoserdov has disagreed with the fine and is appealing against it at a higher court.
ATV journalists attacked in Baku April 26, 2022 10:59 In the Nasimi District of Baku, members of the filming team of the ATV Channel were attacked, the "Caliber.az" outlet reported on April 25.
South-Ossetian CEC schedules second round of presidential election for May 8 April 26, 2022 08:31 The second round of the presidential election in South Ossetia will be held on May 8, Emilia Gagieva, the head of the Central Election Commission (CEC), has informed after receiving a reasoned decision from the Supreme Court (SC) that banned holding voting on a weekday.
Opposition claims 3000 marchers in Yerevan April 26, 2022 08:20 At the march held in Yerevan, about 3000 people demanded resignation of the Armenian government, the organizers of the march have informed.
After kidnapping, Bakhtiyar Gadjiev achieves criminal case April 26, 2022 08:08 Bakhtiyar Gadjiev, an activist, was informed by the Azerbaijani police that after his kidnapping and complaints about received threats, a criminal case was opened under the article on hooliganism.
Eleven people detained at a protest action in Yerevan April 25, 2022 22:57 The police detained for failure to obey eleven participants of a protest action held with the demand for the resignation of the Prime Minister of Armenia. Several detainees were injured and required medical help.
Students of Yerevan come out in support of Nagorno-Karabakh April 25, 2022 22:32 The flag of Nagorno-Karabakh was raised on the territory of the Yerevan State Medical University as a sign of support for the unrecognized republic, and participants of the action called on students from other universities to take part in a student strike.
Opposition calls on Azerbaijan’s authorities to stop persecution of activists April 25, 2022 22:17 The Azerbaijan’s authorities should stop the unjustified persecution of activists, the opposition National Council of Democratic Forces declares. The oppositionists have called to punish the persons responsible for the kidnapping of Bakhtiyar Gadjiev, the head of the NGO “Positive Changes”.
On April 18-24, 2022, no one fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus April 25, 2022 18:48 During the week of April 18-24, 2022, no killed or wounded in the ongoing armed conflict in Northern Caucasus 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.
Pashinyan’s opponents organize a march in support of Nagorno-Karabakh April 25, 2022 18:26 Oppositionists and their supporters organized a march from the Tavush Region of Armenia to Yerevan. The activists demanded not to review the status of Nagorno-Karabakh.
FSB announces prevention of a terror act in Stavropol Territory April 25, 2022 14:25 A suspect in preparing a terror act in the Stavropol Territory has been detained, the Russian FSB (Federal Security Bureau) has informed.
Baku and Yerevan agree on features of joint border commission April 25, 2022 14:04 The Ministries of Foreign Affairs (MFAs) of Azerbaijan and Armenia have agreed on the parameters of the members of the joint border commission, as well as on a meeting of the working group for drafting a peace treaty.
Azerbaijani border guards detain Armenian military April 25, 2022 13:46 Eduard Martirosov, a military serviceman, has been detained by border guards in the Zangilan District of Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani State Frontier Service (SFS) has reported. The Armenian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that steps are being taken to return the serviceman.
Activists in Yerevan demand to recognize Nagorno-Karabakh April 25, 2022 10:40 On the Commemoration Day of Armenian Genocide Victims, a picket demanding recognition of the independence of Nagorno-Karabakh was held in Yerevan.
Abdulkadir Isaev, Makhachkala activist, arrested April 25, 2022 10:24 Abdulkadir Isaev, a resident of Makhachkala, who held a solo picket in Moscow in support of political prisoners, has been arrested on charges of possessing drugs and weapons.
Stepanakert townspeople call on to prevent relapse of genocide April 25, 2022 10:04 The participants in the torchlight march held in Stepanakert have called on international structures to "raise the bar for fulfilling the requirements" of the international convention on genocide.