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05:54, 2 August 2017

Demerchyan's defence demands to summon key prosecution witnesses to court

On August 1, a regular session was held on the case of Mardiros Demerchyan, a builder of Olympic facilities in Sochi, accused of false denunciation of policemen and stealing cable from the construction site. The defence insisted on calling and questioning the workers from Kyrgyzstan, who gave essential evidence against Demerchyan.

Stanislav Lisov, a programmer from Taganrog. Photo: http://www.taganrognews.ru/таганрогский-программист-попросил-с/

05:17, 2 August 2017

Spanish Court approves extradition of Taganrog programmer Lisov to US

Stanislav Lisov, a programmer from Taganrog, suspected of developing malicious software, will be extradited to the United States. This decision was made by the Spanish court.

Police car. Photo: Sputnik/Tomas Thaitsuk

00:53, 2 August 2017

Russian migrants attacked in Abkhazia

At night on July 31, in Gudauta District of Abkhazia, a family of Russian citizens who settled there was subjected to an armed attack. As a result, out of three injured persons, a woman was hospitalized with brain concussion and burns.

Aslan Cherkesov. Photo: http://www.islamnews.ru/

21:29, 1 August 2017

Aslan Cherkesov complains about torture and beatings in colony

Aslan Cherkesov has told Aindi Isaev, his advocate, about his torture at one of the colonies of the Krasnoyarsk Territory.

Picketer in support of Syrian Circassians on Maikop, September 23, 2012. Photo by Oleg Chaly for the Caucasian Knot.

21:06, 1 August 2017

Adygea: Syrian Circassians report problems with receiving Russian citizenship

Circassians who come to Adygea from Syria have no official status of repatriates, and cannot receive Russian citizenship under a simplified procedure, a woman migrant from Syria has stated.

19:28, 1 August 2017

Murad Ragimov's defence points to discrepancies in witness’ testimonies

At trial, a fighter of the National Guard of Russia, involved in detention of Dagestani native Murad Ragimov, has said that he did not enter the Murad Ragimov's apartment and sees him for the first time in his life. In the course of the investigation, the same witness described in detail how Murad Ragimov rendered resistance during his detention. This was reported by a defendant's advocate.

17:58, 1 August 2017

Russian SC upholds verdict to Imam Velitov

The Supreme Court (SC) of Russia has dismissed an appeal filed by the defence of Makhmud Velitov, the imam of the Moscow "Yardyam" mosque, sentenced to three years of imprisonment for public justification of terrorism.

Protest rally against violating of gay rights in Chechnya, London, June 2, 2017. Photo: REUTERS/Neil Hall

16:13, 1 August 2017

"Kavkaz. Realii": Chechen gays put on wanted list as IS supporters

The police of Chechnya have put several homosexuals on the wanted list as persons suspected of involvement in the "Islamic State" (IS), recognized as a terrorist organization and banned in Russia by court's decision. This has been reported today by the edition named "Kavkaz. Realii" with reference to the information from rights defenders.

Resident of Makhachkala Kerim Fatakhov holds solo picket demanding to objectively consider his case in court, August 1, 2017. Photo by Rasul Magomedov for the Caucasian Knot.

15:58, 1 August 2017

Makhachkala resident goes on hunger strike because of criminal prosecution

In the course of a solo picket in Makhachkala, Kerim Fatakhov, a resident of Dagestan, has demanded to objectively consider his case in court.

Solo picket in Volgograd. Photo by Tatiana Filimonova for the Caucasian Knot.

14:51, 1 August 2017

In Volgograd, picketers accuse authorities of multiple refusals to sanction actions

The Volgograd administration refuses to sanction actions in defence of Article 31 of the Constitution and deprives citizens of the right to express their opinion. This was stated by participants of solo pickets.

Ambulance. Photo: https://ru.armeniasputnik.am

14:26, 1 August 2017

Four people killed in cemetery in Armenia

Today, at 10:40 a.m., in the village of Shamiram in the Aragatsotn Region, an armed man entered a funeral hall and opened fire at people from a hunting gun, the press service of the Armenian police reported.

14:05, 1 August 2017

Missing Georgian artist found in monastery

Besik Dugashvili, a search for whom was launched on July 30, feels well and refuses to return home from a monastery, the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) reports.

Mike Pence and Giorgi Margvelashvili (right). Photo: FB/Giorgi Kvirikashvili

11:28, 1 August 2017

Mike Pence pledges US support to Georgian opposition

Today, during his visit to Georgia, US Vice President Mike Pence met leaders of four opposition parties, including the "United National Movement" (UNM), "European Georgia", "Movement of Construction", and "Free Democrats" Parties.

11:20, 1 August 2017

Resident of Chechnya sentenced for supporting terrorism

The verdict of the court, according to which on July 28, 19-year-old Sheikh-Mansur Khaladov was sentenced to three years of imprisonment in a penal colony, would not be challenged. This was reported by a relative of the sentenced man.

Police arrive at the Alexei Navalny's office, Krasnodar, July 31, 2017.Photo: https://twitter.com/teamnavalny_krd/status/892000964571525120

09:00, 1 August 2017

"Putin's Units" batten entrance to Alexei Navalny's office in Krasnodar

Supporters of the opposition politician have filed a complaint to the police about an unsanctioned rally held by the "Putin's Unit" near their headquarters in Krasnodar.

Power agents. Photo: http://www.gazetaingush.ru

07:31, 1 August 2017

Law enforcers prohibit advocate from visiting detained Ingush resident

On July 30, Khasan Esmurziev was detained after a search in his house. Law enforcers reported on seizure of a pistol and a grenade from the house. For more than a day, an advocate was not allowed visiting the detainee. Family members of Khasan Esmurziev associated his persecution with a conflict that occurred during the preparations for the celebration of the anniversary of the republic's creation.

Policemen and officials from the Mayor's Office keep an eye on rally participants, July 31, 2017. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the Caucasian Knot.

02:08, 1 August 2017

In Sochi, nine people picket in defence of Constitution’s Article 31

According to activists, the purpose of a picket held in Sochi in defence of Article 31 of the Constitution is to draw attention to freedom of speech, opinions and assemblies.

Ruslan Gvashev. Photo: Anzor NIBO, http://adygi.ru/index.php?newsid=11811

20:22, 31 July 2017

Circassian activist Ruslan Gvashev discharged from hospital

Doctors find the state of health of the Circassian activist Ruslan Gvashev, who underwent a surgery in hospital after a heart attack, to be satisfactory, said his advocate Marina Dubrovina.

Karlsruhe, Germany. Photo: Dr Neil Clifton https://ru.wikipedia.org

18:55, 31 July 2017

German court allows deporting Dagestani native to Russia

The court in Karlsruhe has rejected the constitutional complaint of an 18-year-old native of Dagestan who was trying to appeal against the decision to deport him to Russia after he was arrested after his correspondence with members of terrorist groupings.

Victor Zolotov. Screenshot of video posted by user Federal Service of the National Guard troops of the Russian Federation, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TedW7Z_ekP-5gY4DWdzmw

18:30, 31 July 2017

Northern Caucasus not to benefit from new appointment for “Natsgvardia”’s Zolotov

The appointment of Victor Zolotov the chief of the antiterrorist group proves that the National Guard of Russia (known as “Natsgvardia”) becomes the most influential of the law enforcement agencies. However, no one should expect the improvement of the situation in Northern Caucasus because of the Victor Zolotov's new position. This was stated by experts questioned by the "Caucasian Knot".

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