Advocate points to absence of specifics in Insa Lander's case February 18, 2022 08:21 The charges against the blogger, Insa Lander, within the recruitment case have been formulated without specifics about the essence of her actions, the advocate has stated.
Petition for Kadyrov’s resignation becomes a marker of dissent February 17, 2022 23:45 The popularity of the petition for the resignation of Ramzan Kadyrov significantly exceeds the popularity of the petitions for the resignation of Vladimir Putin and other well-known politicians, the “Caucasian Knot” analyzes. The petition will not lead to the resignation of Ramzan Kadyrov, but it can convey a message to the Kremlin about the presence of dissent in Russia, sociologist Alexei Levinson believes.
Zakuskin’s apologies to Yusupkhadjieva cause scepticism on social media February 17, 2022 23:26 Alexander Zakuskin, the head of the council of delegates of the Meschansky District of Moscow, apologized for being rude to elderly Chechen woman Salima Yusupkhadjieva, but his speech was unconvincing, Instagram users note.
Salim Khalitov requests compensation for his arrest February 17, 2022 19:33 Dagestani activist Salim Khalitov filed a lawsuit with a request to recover 768,420 roubles from the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) as moral compensation for unjustified placement under administrative arrest.
Internet users call on to investigate disappearance of a resident of Stavropol Territory February 17, 2022 19:06 Investigators instituted a criminal case under the article on murder in connection with the unsuccessful search for Marina Ivanova, a resident of the Stavropol Territory, whose disappearance was previously associated with posts on the 1Adat* Telegram channel. Internet users have called for an investigation into the disappearance of Marina Ivanova.
Karabakh historians urge to perpetuate lost monuments February 17, 2022 13:24 The new website Monuments of Artsakh, which presents Armenian monuments, will draw international community's attention to the problem of preserving Armenian cultural monuments located in the territories of Nagorno-Karabakh that have come under Azerbaijan's control, historians believe.
Turkish media give details of plotting attacks on Chechen oppositionists February 17, 2022 13:08 Eight people, whose case has been brought to court in Turkey, had been plotting assassination attempts on political emigrants. One of the defendants, according to investigators, maintained contacts with Adam Delimkhanov, a Russian State Duma MP, Turkish media have reported.
Activists demand from UN to ensure preservation of Armenian cultural monuments February 17, 2022 11:27 At their action in Yerevan, protesters have demanded from the UN to stop the destruction of the Armenian cultural heritage located in the territories of Nagorno-Karabakh that came under Azerbaijan's control, and urgently send UNESCO officials there.
Kadyrov people launch disinformation war with oppositional Telegram channel February 17, 2022 11:12 Authorities of Chechnya are trying to undermine the credibility of the messages posted by the oppositional "1Adat"* channel, that is why they refute its information and may deliberately misinform its authors, the human rights defenders interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.
Zakuskin apologizes to elderly Chechen woman Yusupkhadjieva February 17, 2022 10:58 On February 16, Alexander Zakuskin, the head of the council of deputies of the Meschansky District of Moscow, personally met Salima Yusupkhadjieva and apologized to her for the incident at the mosque. Yusupkhadjieva forgave him, as follows from the video of their meeting.
Sources link disappearance of Stavropol woman with "1Adat"* operation February 17, 2022 08:40 Marina Ivanova, a resident of the Stavropol Territory, could have been abducted and taken to Chechnya due to her publications in the "1Adat"* Telegram channel, the "Baza" has reported with reference to investigators' data.
Growth in number of signatures to petition for Kadyrov's resignation slows down February 17, 2022 08:21 The growth rate of signatures to the petition for the resignation of Ramzan Kadyrov from the post of the head of Chechnya has slowed down significantly compared to the first days after the publication of the petition, the "Caucasian Knot" has analyzed.
Prosecutors order law enforcers to investigate kidnapping of a native of Dagestan in Moscow February 16, 2022 22:42 In Moscow, the Prosecutor’s Office has recognized illegal the refusal of investigators to institute a criminal case on the kidnapping by Chechen law enforcers of Ibragim Selimkhanov, a native of Dagestan, his advocates report.
Ramazan Dugiev arrested in a Magas protest case February 16, 2022 22:28 In Nalchik, a court has placed under arrest until March 24 Ramazan Dugiev, an Ingush sign language interpreter, who is accused of causing grievous bodily harm to law enforcers during protests in Magas in 2019, advocate Visit Tsoroev reports.
Appointment of Vice-Premier of Chechnya highlights principles of Kadyrov’s personnel policy February 16, 2022 17:54 Abdul-Kerim Edilov, the head of the secretariat of the leader of Chechnya and former coach of Ramzan Kadyrov’s children, has been appointed the vice-premier of the republic. The appointment of Abdul-Kerim Edilov has continued the trend of the creation by Ramzan Kadyrov of a power vertical built on close relationships.
Historians report about search for remains of victims of Stalinist terror in Khelvachauri February 16, 2022 17:43 Signs on the remains from a mass grave in Khelvachauri indicate that they belong to victims of the Stalinist repressions, scientists point out. Among the victims of terror in Adzharia were not only Georgians, but also Abkhazians, Russians, Germans, and Poles.
Nagorno-Karabakh accused Azerbaijan of shelling a villager February 16, 2022 13:33 A resident of the village of Khramort was shelled from the Azerbaijani side while doing his agricultural works; the bullets damaged his tractor, the Nagorno-Karabakh police have informed.
Abdulmumin Gadjiev tells details of life in SIZO February 16, 2022 13:19 In his interview with the "Kavkaz.Realii"* outlet from the SIZO (pre-trial prison), Abdulmumin Gadjiev, a Dagestani journalist, told about his custody conditions, and on how he manages to post his materials on the "Chernovik" (Draft) portal and in the Instagram. Gadjiev said that the support of the society helps him to defend both his own rights and other inmates' rights.
Azerbaijani soldiers' relatives achieve authorities' attention February 16, 2022 11:32 The protesters in Baku, who demanded that their sons be given the status of shahids (martyrs), have been invited to the presidential administration, and their applications were taken, protesters have informed.
Within last 24 hours, almost 3000 new signatories demand Kadyrov's resignation February 16, 2022 11:18 The electronic petition to Vladimir Putin demanding the resignation of the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov has gained more than 216,000 signatures; over the last 24 hours, the number of signatories has grown by 2928.