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07:56, 19 June 2018

US Department of State calls on to release Oyub Titiev

The US Department of State has appealed to the Russian authorities with a call to release Oyub Titiev, the head of the Grozny office of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial", accused of drug possession, as well as sentenced Oleg Sentsov and Stanislav Klykh, recognized as political prisoners.

Nazran, Ingushetia. Photo: Adam Sagov https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Назрань

06:52, 19 June 2018

Law enforcers refuse to give out Ibragim Aliev's body for burial

For the fifth day, relatives of Ibragim Aliev, a resident of Ingushetia, cannot succeed in their request to give his body out to them. The Ingush resident was killed after being detained by law enforcers, his cousin reported.

Football fans celebrate victory of England team over Tunisia, Volgograd, June 18, 2018. Photo by Vyacheslav Yaschenko for the Caucasian Knot.

05:21, 19 June 2018

English football fans celebrate victory in Volgograd streets

After the victory of the England football team over the national team of Tunisia at the "Volgograd-Arena" Stadium, football fans filled Lenin Avenue. A large group of English fans went to Mamayev Kurgan. In the streets of the city, the football fans celebrated the victory of the national team with dances.

A fragment of the letter about not leaving Dagestan published in the "Ask Rasul" Telegram channel.

00:20, 19 June 2018

Dagestani residents claim they are forced to sign letters not to leave country during FIFA World Cup

Residents of Dagestan report that people who have earlier criminal records for their involvement in militant activities are required to sign letters not to leave the republic. Lawyers interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe such letters contradict the constitutional human right.

21:09, 18 June 2018

Former OMON commander disappears in Chechnya after detention

On June 16, unidentified law enforcers took away a former OMON (riot police) commander in Chechnya; since then, his whereabouts is unknown, sources report.

The raised money spent to buy food for students and repatriates from Syria. Photo by Ratmir Karov for the "Caucasian Knot"

18:10, 18 June 2018

Raising funds for Syrian returnees in Ramadan reminds about Circassian values

The money raised in Kabardino-Balkaria for students and repatriates from Syria was spent to purchase food for the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Residents of Adygea, Karachay-Cherkessia, and Kabardino-Balkaria actively support Syrian returnees, since helping those in need is part of the Adyg culture, note scientists and journalists.

Peter Tatchell (centre). Photo: REUTERS/Glab Garanich

17:49, 18 June 2018

A picketer in support of gays in Chechnya leaves Russia

Peter Tatchell, a British LGBT activist, accused of violating the order of picketing after a Moscow action in support of the gay people of Chechnya, has left Russia without waiting for a trial on his administrative case.

Manvel Grigoryan. Photo: press service of RFE/RL

17:42, 18 June 2018

RPA criticizes General Manvel Grigoryan after his exposure

The Special Investigative Service (SIS) of Armenia instituted a new criminal case against MP Manvel Grigoryan, a delegate from the Republic Party of Armenia (RPA), the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports. RPA stated that Manvel Grigoryan should be held responsible under all the severity of the law.

Grozny residents at 'Berkat' market on the eve of Eid al-Fitr, July 16, 2015. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the Caucasian Knot.

14:40, 18 June 2018

Residents of Chechnya treat authorities' help during Ramadan as insignificant

Over 40,000 foodstuff sets were given out to residents of Chechnya during the month of Ramadan. However, the locals believe that the food help provided by the authorities fails to reach all those in need.

Manvel Grigoryan. Photo: © Sputnik / Asatur YesayantsЧитать далее: https://ru.armeniasputnik.am/politics/20180424/11652198/serzh-sargsyan-ne-dopustil-primeneniya-sily---general.html

13:13, 18 June 2018

Armenian General Prosecutor demands to deprive Manvel Grigoryan of his MP mandate

Today, the General Prosecutor has called on the Prime Minister of Armenia to initiate the deprivation of the parliamentary immunity of Manvel Grigoryan, who is suspected of illicit arms trafficking and theft of humanitarian aid intended for soldiers and officers.

A collective namaz (prayer) under the open sky in Maikop on June 15, 2018. Photo courtesy of Eldar Cheuzh

09:10, 18 June 2018

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of June 11-17, 2018

Celebration of end of Ramadan fasting by Muslims of the Caucasus; resignation of Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of June 11-17, 2018, prepared by the "Caucasian Knot".

Day of Ossetian language and literature in Vladikavkaz. Photo: Alina Boltaeva https://sputnik-ossetia.ru/photo/20170514/4147145.html

08:03, 18 June 2018

Experts note successful practice of teaching Ossetian to children

A practice of teaching children in kindergartens and schools both in Russian and in Ossetian languages showed good results, note teachers and scientists. The authorities of North Ossetia announced the large-scale introduction of a bilingual education system.

Special agent. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru/kontrterroristicheskie-operacii/v-nazrani-v-hode-kto-neytralizovany-dvoe-0.html

07:57, 18 June 2018

On June 11-17, 2018, one person fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus

During the week of June 11-17, 2018, at least one person fell victim to the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. No wounded 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.

Artsakh Air Fest-2018 in Stepanakert, June 17, 2018. Photo by Albert Voskanyan for the Caucasian Knot.

04:10, 18 June 2018

5000 people attend Artsakh Airfest festival in Nagorno-Karabakh

The second annual Artsakh Airfest festival was held at the Stepanakert airport. The event was attended by more than 5000 people. Half of the visitors were tourists from Armenia and other countries.

Echmiadzin Mayor Karen Grigoryan. Photo: © Sputnik / Asatur Yesayanthttps://ru.armeniasputnik.am/politics/20180617/12711052/akcii-protesta-v-echmiadzin-syn-manvel-grigoryan-vstretilsya-s-gubernatorom.html

02:12, 18 June 2018

Echmiadzin Mayor resigns after citizens' protests

Karen Grigoryan, a son of the Armenian MP Manvel Grigoryan, who was detained on suspicion of illegally storing weapons, resigned from his post of the Mayor of Echmiadzin.

Rufat Bakhshibeili. Photo by provided to the 'Caucasian Knot' by Mustafa Gadjibeili, editor-in-chief of the "Bastainfo".

00:48, 18 June 2018

Azerbaijani activist released after detention

Azerbaijani opposition activist Rufat Bakhshibeili, detained in Baku, has been released. Law enforcers demanded from him to remove his critical posts in the social network.

Skirmish of the villagers of Nizhnee Mulebki with "Rosgvardia" servicemen. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J2Ug0DrBdI

17:11, 17 June 2018

Conflict of protesters with law enforcers occurred in Dagestan

At the protest action of the villagers of Nizhnee Mulebki of the Sergokalin District, several persons were detained after a skirmish with "Rosgvardia" servicemen, local residents have reported.

13:15, 17 June 2018

"Musavat" activist detained in Azerbaijan

Rufat Bakhshibeili, an activist of the opposition "Musavat" Party, was detained after a search in his apartment near Baku; the whereabouts of the oppositionist is unknown, his party comrades have reported.

Grozny resident at a food market on the eve of Eid al-Fitr. Screenshot of 'Grozny' TV Channel footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W39ZdVcGX0I

12:30, 17 June 2018

Chechen Prosecutor accuses traders of inflating prices ahead of Eid al-Fitr

More than 100 cases of increasing foodstuff prices on the eve of the Uraza-Bayram holiday were revealed by the Chechen Prosecutor's Office.

11:28, 17 June 2018

Manvel Grigoryan's supporters block street in Yerevan

Activists of the "Yerkrap" Union of Veterans have blocked traffic outside the building of the National Security Service (NSS) of Armenia, demanding to release Manvel Grigoryan.

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