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Mekhman Aliev. Photo http://minval.az
06:09, 26 August 2017
Activists claim political nature of criminal proceedings against Mekhman Aliev
In Azerbaijan, public activists consider the criminal proceedings against Mekhman Aliev, the director of the news agency "Turan", to be politically motivated.
04:27, 26 August 2017
CoE criticizes arrest of Mekhman Aliev in Azerbaijan
On August 25, Stefan Schennach, Co-Rapporteur of the Council of Europe (CoE) on Azerbaijan, called on to release the arrested director of the news agency "Turan". The Secretary General of the Council of Europe and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) also voiced a call for respect for human rights and freedom of the press.
Mekhman Aliev (on the right). Photo by Aziz Karimov for "Caucasian Knot"
23:38, 25 August 2017
Defence to challenge Mekhman Aliev’s arrest
The arrest for three months of Mekhman Aliev, Director of the “Turan” Azerbaijani News Agency, will be appealed against in court, said his advocate; while Aliev himself rejects the charges.
21:32, 25 August 2017
In Makhachkala, law enforcers release 17 mosque-goers
Believers of a Salafi mosque in Makhachkala were detained after a Friday prayer, reported eyewitnesses. All 17 believers were released, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) for Dagestan reported.
20:41, 25 August 2017
AI calls on General Prosecutor to investigate beatings and torture of Krasnaya Turbina residents
The federal authorities should promptly investigate reports about violations of the rights of two men from the Krasnaya Turbina village, accused of attempting to leave for Syria, and about beating of their fellow villagers who supported them. This was stated by the human rights organization "Amnesty International" (AI).
20:34, 25 August 2017
Chechen authorities treat MP Mukhmad Askhabov's killing as terror act
Mukhmad Askhabov, a member of the Chechen Parliament, was killed in a road accident which occurred after his car had been shelled from an ambush. This was reported by the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF). Mukhmad Askhabov was likely killed by terrorists, stated Djambulat Umarov, Minister for National Policy of the Government for Chechnya.
A simplified crossing of the Georgian-South-Ossetian border. Photo © Sputnik / Natalya Ayriyan
17:46, 25 August 2017
South Ossetia closes Georgian border for two days
The border with Georgia is closed until the morning of August 27 in connection with the celebration of the anniversary of Russia's recognition of South Ossetia’s sovereignty.
17:14, 25 August 2017
Seven Ingush residents convicted for attacking power agents
The court has sentenced seven residents of Ingushetia to long prison terms, finding them guilty of involvement in the armed underground.
Mosul. Iraq. Photo by the user European Commission DG ECHO https://www.flickr.com
15:30, 25 August 2017
Chechen fauthorities announce return of five Dagestani children from Iraq
Five children from Dagestan, brought to Iraq and Syria by their parents, are returning by plane from Baghdad to Grozny. This has been reported by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.
Vienna. Austria. Photo by the user Alexander Russy https://www.flickr.com/
14:21, 25 August 2017
Nine Chechen natives detained in Austria
Detained natives of Chechnya are accused of creating a criminal organization, fraud, arson, extortion, and illegal trafficking in weapons and drugs. The police began to suspect them after the detention of Caucasian natives in February. This was reported by the Austrian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).
Mekhman Aliev. Photo: RFE/RL
14:20, 25 August 2017
Mekhman Aliev charged under three articles of Azerbaijani Criminal Code
In Baku, Mekhman Aliev, the director of the news agency "Turan", has been formally charged, including of illegal entrepreneurship. Mekhman Aliev has been sent to court for pronouncement of a pre-trial restriction measure, reported advocate Fuad Agaev.
The bus after the fall into the Kerch Strait. Photo http://www.kerch.com.ru/articleview.aspx?id=68375
12:43, 25 August 2017
Accident near Temryuk becomes eighth major road accident with a bus in Kuban in 2017
In the Krasnodar Territory, the today's road accident has been preceded by at least seven major road accidents involving buses. As a result of seven accidents which occurred since early 2017, four persons were killed and 54 others were injured.
OMON (riot police) fighters in the Georgian national centre "Zolotoe Runo" in the Central District of Chelyabinsk. Photo https://lentachel.ru/news/2017/08/25/omon-prishel-v-gruzinskiy-tsentr-ne-dlya-togo-chtoby-poobedat.html
11:22, 25 August 2017
Law enforcers search Georgian national centre in Chelyabinsk
This morning, in the Central District of Chelyabinsk, a search has been held in the Georgian national centre "Zolotoe Runo" with the support of OMON (riot police) fighters. This was reported by the administration of the National Guard of Russia for the Chelyabinsk Region, the "Interfax" reports.
Mekhman Aliev, director of the Azerbaijani news agency "Turan" / http://www.bbc.com/russian/news-41038484
10:28, 25 August 2017
Azerbaijani news agency "Turan" announces suspension of its activities
On September 1, staff members of the Azerbaijani news agency "Turan" will stop their activities in connection with the criminal investigation against the news agency and its director.
09:17, 25 August 2017
Iowa recognizes the Armenian Genocide
Iowa has become the 47th US state that condemned the genocide of the Armenian people in the Ottoman Empire.
Kaspiisk, Dagestan. Photo https://dagstolica.ru/dagestan/48-kaspiisk.html
08:47, 25 August 2017
Kaspiisk to host European Wrestling Championship in 2018
At a meeting of the United World Wrestling (UWW) Bureau held in Paris, it was decided to grant the right to host the European Championships to Dagestan. The dates of the tournament have not been announced yet.
A temporary accommodation centre at school No. 22 in Rostov. Rostov-on-Don, August 23, 2017. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for "Caucasian Knot"
07:05, 25 August 2017
Rostov residents find rescuers’ reaction to fire belated (+video)
Fire-fighters were late to arrive to central Rostov-on-Don; they had not enough water to fight the fire, local residents report; however, the Ministry for Emergencies (MfE) asserts that they were on time.
Boxwood forests destroyed by the "boxwood pyralid moths". Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for "Caucasian Knot"
04:58, 25 August 2017
Kuban Ministry for Natural Resources calls on volunteers to help save boxwood forests
In the Krasnodar Territory, the regional Ministry for Natural Resources has addressed local residents and environmental organizations with a request to help in the fight against butterflies destroying relic boxwood forests.
19:46, 24 August 2017
"Radio Liberty": two natives of Dagestan detained in case of massacre in Surgut
In Surgut, at least 10 people are detained on suspicion of involvement in an attack on passers-by on August 19. Two natives of Dagestan, who knew Arthur Gadjiev, were accused of complicity in the terror act, the "Radio Liberty" reports with reference to its sources.
Mekhman Aliev. Photo http://minval.az
18:10, 24 August 2017
"Turan" director detained in Azerbaijan
Mekhman Aliev, the director of the Azerbaijani news agency "Turan", has been detained in Baku in the case of abuse of power and tax evasion.
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