UN: situation in Chechnya 'is not armed conflict'

May 25, 2024 20:57

• Rights defenders treat mass kidnappings as instability sign in Chechnya

  Some of the 80 persons kidnapped after the arson of a car associated with Adam Kadyrov have already been released, human rights defenders have informed, adding that the mass kidnappings amid high-profile resignations indicate an unstable situation in Chechnya and are caused by law enforcers' desire to demonstrate their importance.

May 25, 2024 20:53

• Personnel changes highlight level of Chechen authorities’ autonomy

  The resignations of Magomed Daudov and Muslim Khuchiev from their posts have shown that the authorities of Chechnya are more independent in personnel matters than other regions of Russia, analysts emphasize. The resignation of Magomed Daudov has not spoiled his relationship with Ramzan Kadyrov, the spokesperson for the “Vayfond” human rights association believes.

May 25, 2024 14:07

• Activist Darya Polyudova transferred to Kostroma colony

  Darya Polyudova, an activist from Kuban (Krasnodar Territory), who was serving her sentence in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR) within an extremism case, was brought to a colony in Kostroma and placed under strict custody conditions.

May 24, 2024 23:53

• Daudov nominated for the post of Chechen PM

  Magomed Daudov has been presented for the post of Prime Minister (PM) of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov has announced.

May 24, 2024 21:55

• Soldier from Makhachkala accused of being absent from military unit due to participation in SMO

  In 2022, Timur Nasirkhanov, a soldier, was unjustifiably sent to the special military operation (SMO) zone; an expertise has confirmed that the command forged his signature in the contract, his mother has complained.