Seventeen activists injured during police assault on building of "UNM" Party February 23, 2021 23:58 The police used harsh methods while arresting Nika Meliya, activists report. Seventeen people sought medical help, and two of them were hospitalized.
Twenty-five protesters detained in Yerevan February 23, 2021 23:31 The opposition tried to prevent the visit of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to the government building. The police cordoned off the building and detained several people.
Azerbaijani oppositionist Amirov pleads not guilty February 23, 2021 23:12 A court has started to consider a case against Ruslan Amirov, a member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), who was charged under several criminal articles after a protest action in Baku. The defence called the charges unfounded, and Ruslan Amirov himself pleaded not guilty.
Chechen authorities consolidate trend for mourning rallies on February 23 February 23, 2021 22:57 For the second year in a row, after a long break, the Chechen authorities have been holding an official rally in Grozny in memory of victims of the Stalinist deportation and combining the mourning date with the celebration of the Defender of the Fatherland Day. Unlike last year, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov did not attend the event, since he had left for Dubai on a visit.
In Dagestan, popularity of Islamic medicine grows amid coronavirus epidemic February 23, 2021 22:49 In Dagestan, the coronavirus made residents pay attention to treatment under Islam traditions, doctors note. Many methods of the Islamic medicine have been known since ancient times and have been proven by the modern science, experts say.
Over 10 activists detained in special operation to arrest Georgian opposition leader Meliya February 23, 2021 16:21 Law enforcers have detained more than 10 oppositionists who resisted the police during a special operation aimed to arrest Nika Meliya, the head of the "United National Movement" (UNM) Party. His defence will make every effort to release the oppositionist, including filing a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), an advocate has stated.
Historians reject mass collaboration as reason for Vainakhs' deportation February 23, 2021 16:16 There was no mass support for German fascists in Northern Caucasus; and the version of Soviet authorities on collaboration, which became the reason for the deportation of Chechens and Ingushes, is unjustified, historians have pointed out.
Peacemakers escort pilgrims to monastery in Nagorno-Karabakh February 23, 2021 12:22 25 pilgrims, accompanied by Russian peacemakers have visited the Amaras Monastery in Nagorno-Karabakh and then returned to Stepanakert.
Two women-residents of Grozny detained for witchcraft February 23, 2021 12:17 The "Grozny" ChGTRK (Chechen State TV and Radio Company) has posted a video on the Instagram about the detention of two women from Grozny for practicing occultism. After a conversation with Ali Yunusov, a theologian, the elderly women admitted their wrongdoing, as is follows from the report.
"Nida" movement activist arrested in Azerbaijan February 23, 2021 11:34 Elmir Abbasov, a member of the "Nida" movement, has been arrested for 30 days on charges of illegal drug use. The movement links his arrest with criticism of the authorities in social networks.
Resident of Terter District blows himself up by a mine February 23, 2021 11:28 Niyameddin Verdiev, a resident of the village of Borsunlu, has lost his leg after triggering a mine in the Terter District, the Azerbaijani General Prosecutor's Office (GPO) has informed.
Political analysts dispute on impact of video about capture of Shushi on Pashinyan's rating February 23, 2021 11:25 The footage of the advancement of Azerbaijani troops to Shushi is used as an element of the information campaign against Nikol Pashinyan, Armen Vardanyan, a political analyst, believes. The opposition is inefficiently using such videos to lower Pashinyan's rating; therefore, the record will give no result, Armen Badalyan, a political technologist, is sure.
Journalist Polad Aslanov placed under medical supervision February 23, 2021 11:07 On the 22nd day of his hunger strike, after he was visited by a doctor and Red Cross officials, Polad Aslanov, an Azerbaijani journalist, has been placed under medical supervision, his wife has informed.
Social media users discuss video about capture of Shusha February 22, 2021 22:57 Some of social media users claim that the footage depicting the advancement of the Azerbaijani troops to Shusha confirms the version about the treacherous surrender of the city. Their opponents associate the above version with the unwillingness to recognize the Azerbaijan's military successes.
Court releases Dagestani resident Bagavudin Omarov sentenced in case on extremism February 22, 2021 22:47 A court found Bagavudin Omarov, a native of Makhachkala, guilty of organizing an extremist organization and sentenced him to three years of imprisonment. However, the time spent under arrest was taken into account, and the defendant was released after the verdict was pronounced. Bagavudin Omarov pleaded guilty.
Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine voices explanations after photo with Kadyrov February 22, 2021 22:35 The chairman of the Ukrainian government requested an explanation from his deputy Oleg Urusky concerning a photo in which the latter was captured standing next to the leader of Chechnya at the arms and defence technology sales exhibition in Abu Dhabi. The Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister said that he did not choose a position next to Ramzan Kadyrov.
Tbilisi court supports detained activists February 22, 2021 18:53 A Tbilisi court acquitted two out of eight detained protesters accused of failure to obey to the legal requests of the police. Other three protestors got warnings from the court. The decision on the rest detainees was postponed at a request from their advocates.
Ingush activists and officials propose a new format for celebrating February 23 February 22, 2021 18:42 Residents of Ingushetia should not ignore the Defender of the Fatherland Day, but the holiday coincides with the anniversary of the deportation, and that fact makes entertainment events unacceptable. This opinion was expressed by Murad Daskiev, the acting head of the Ingush Council of Teips (family clans), MP Zakriy Mamilov, and Issa Kostoev, an adviser to the leader of Ingushetia.
Residents of Nagorno-Karabakh dispute about status of the Russian language February 22, 2021 16:56 Some of Nagorno-Karabakh residents interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" have treated the initiative of local MPs to recognize Russian as the official language along with Armenian as untimely. Others, on the other hand, believe that the status of the Russian language had to be reconsidered long ago.
Week of February 15-21 passed without victims of armed conflict in Northern Caucasus February 22, 2021 16:43 During the week of February 15-21, 2021, there was no information about any casualties and wounded persons in the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from open sources.