Protesters' clashes with law enforcers occur in Yerevan May 25, 2022 13:03 Yerevan policemen tried to squeeze protesters away from the gates of the blocked residence of the Armenian President, after which clashes broke out.
Oppositionists note weak reaction of Chechen authorities to beating former police boss May 25, 2022 11:40 Chechen authorities have failed to focus on the beating up of the former head of the police division in Turkey; only Chengiz Akhmadov, the head of the "Grozny" ChGTRK (Chechen State TV and Radio Broadcasting Company) reacted to the video and stated that there had been "enmity" between the attackers and republic's authorities. Recently, the latter have diverted their attention from the persecution of opponents' relatives, focusing on the events in Ukraine, Ruslan Kutaev has noted.
Armenian political analysts point to opposition's errors May 25, 2022 11:27 Dissatisfaction with authorities has matured in the society, but due to the opposition's inefficient tactics, it failed to make use of this resource, the political analysts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.
Kadyrov admits problems with disabled veterans' rights in Chechnya May 25, 2022 08:47 The information about problems with the observance of the rights of relatives of perished security officials and disabled veterans who were seriously wounded during service was pronounced at a sitting with the participation of Ramzan Kadyrov.
Ali Dzeitov's relatives are waiting for his return to Ingushetia May 25, 2022 08:36 The mother of Ali Dzeitov, an Ingush student, who was acquitted within the case of extremism, is waiting for her son to return, but it is not yet known how he will be sent home from Cairo.
A protester detained in Yerevan May 24, 2022 21:56 Today, a supporter of the opposition has been detained during protest actions near the Armenian government building, the police report.
Lawyers point to need to apply Geneva Conventions to Ukrainian combatants May 24, 2022 21:38 Soldiers of the “Azov” regiment, who surrendered to the Russian troops, have the status of prisoners of war under the Geneva Convention, and their prosecution for war crimes against Russian militaries or civilians is not ruled out. This opinion has been voiced by lawyers interviewed by the “Caucasian Knot”.
Kremlin distances itself from referendum in South Ossetia May 24, 2022 18:04 Russia is not taking any steps to annex South Ossetia, and the very formulation of the issue submitted to the referendum on the republic’s accession needs to be finalized from the legal point of view, announces Russian presidential secretary Dmitry Peskov.
IRFS calls for release of Azerbaijani blogger Rashad Ramazanov May 24, 2022 17:50 The Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety condemned the authorities of Azerbaijan for the “politically motivated” arrest of blogger Rashad Ramazanov and called on for his immediate release. The Rashad Ramazanov’s defence filed an appeal against his arrest.
Armenian oppositionists claim searches in their associates' homes May 24, 2022 14:17 Armenian authorities are trying to intimidate opposition protest leaders by conducting searches in homes of their associates in a number of cities across the country, members of the Armenian opposition have informed.
Karabakh Armenians see threat in new road construction May 24, 2022 14:04 The appearance of a new road connecting Nagorno-Karabakh with Armenia threatens to leave the Lachin Corridor, Berdzor and Akhavno unprotected by peacemakers, local residents fear.
Oppositionists block MFA building in Yerevan May 24, 2022 13:50 Today, since early morning, the Armenian opposition has resumed protest actions in Yerevan. Activists have blocked the government building, where the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is located.
Yerevan journalists doubt success of meeting in Brussels May 24, 2022 11:23 The progress following Ilham Aliev's meeting with Nikol Pashinyan in Brussels has been only at the level of statements, the political observers interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.
Parents banned from attending children's matinees in Grozny May 24, 2022 11:06 The department of preschool education of the Grozny Mayoralty has decided to restrict parents' access to the graduation matinees in kindergartens, citing the threat of coronavirus spread. Social media users were outraged by the authorities' decision.
Border delimitation commission with Azerbaijan set up in Armenia May 24, 2022 08:37 By his decree, Nikol Pashinyan, the Armenian Prime Minister, has created a commission on the delimitation of the border with Azerbaijan and border security.
Dadaev reports deaths of three Makhachkala residents in Ukraine May 24, 2022 08:22 Murtazali Kurbanaliev, Eldar Bagirov and Batir Abdulaev, who perished in Ukraine, were awarded the Orders of Courage, Salman Dadaev, the Makhachkala Mayor, has informed. Since the start of the special operation, at least 115 natives of Dagestan have been officially confirmed as perished there.
Gadjiev’s colleagues hold solo pickets in Makhachkala May 23, 2022 21:29 In Makhachkala, during two solo pickets, Dagestani journalists demanded to stop the criminal prosecution of Abdulmumin Gadjiev and release political prisoners.
Court upholds fine for Ingush politician Kartoev May 23, 2022 21:14 The Supreme Court of Ingushetia upheld the decision to fine Vakha Kartoev, the head of the regional branch of the “Civil Initiative” Party, 40,000 roubles for discrediting the Russian army. Vakha Kartoev insists he is not guilty, human rights defenders note.
In Ingushetia, bride’s brother suspected of murdering groom-kidnapper May 23, 2022 19:37 A resident of Ingushetia shot dead a man after the latter kidnapped his sister to marry her. The suspect has been taken into custody, investigators report.
In Baku, police disrupt a protest rally of a Ukrainian woman May 23, 2022 19:20 Alyona Azizova, a citizen of Ukraine, was detained today while trying to hold a solo protest action in front of the Russian Embassy in Baku against the special military operation in Ukraine. The woman was taken to a police station and then released.