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Rizvan Ibragimov. Screenshot of the video: https://www.kavkazr.com/a/28529802.html

02:55, 22 June 2017

Rizvan Ibragimov claims his prosecution initiated by law enforcers

Chechen publicist Rizvan Ibragimov has claimed that the criminal proceedings against him were initiated by senior officials from the law enforcement and power agencies of the republic.

Parishioners in Shamkhal mosque. Photo: Islamcenter.ru/

23:23, 21 June 2017

Power agents explain closure of mosque in Shamkhal by its placement in the store

According to documents, a store should function in the building of the Salafi mosque in the settlement of Shamkhal, the "Caucasian Knot" was informed at the Dagestan Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA). In their turn, sources from the mosque assert that documents are being amended now.

20:10, 21 June 2017

Journalist turns to police after being beaten in North Ossetia

The police have accepted an application about beating on June 19 in North Ossetia of Pyotr Pliev, a journalist of the "Rossiyskaya Gazeta". The journalist links the attack on him with his professional activities.

18:09, 21 June 2017

Azerbaijani MoD releases video with interrogation of captured Armenian soldier

Today, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the detention of an Armenian soldier. Azerbaijani military officials report that a member of a reconnaissance and sabotage unit of the Armenian armed forces was captured in the evening on June 20, while he was trying to cross the contact line.

Rally in memory of Boris Nemtsov in Rostov-on-Don, February 29, 2017. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the Caucasian Knot.

17:29, 21 June 2017

In Boris Nemtsov murder case, defendants call him a victim of lawlessness

At the today's hearing in Boris Nemtsov murder case, the Moscow District Military Court has listened to the final speeches of defendants, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.

Samvel Babayan. Photo: http://news.day.az/politics/785275.html

15:51, 21 June 2017

Samvel Babayan accused of money laundering

A new charge has been filed against Samvel Babayan, the former Defence Minister of Nagorno-Karabakh, involved in the case of smuggling of the "Igla" short-range man-portable air defence system to Armenia. This was reported by his advocate.

Members of "Sasna Tsrer" unit seize the building of the police patrol-and-post service regiment. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the 'Caucasian Knot'.

13:25, 21 June 2017

Advocates boycott court hearing in case against "Sasna Tsrer"

In Yerevan, the beginning of the court hearing in the case against members of the unit "Sasna Tsrer" (Daredevils of Sassoun) was postponed. The defendants' advocates refused to enter the courtroom in protest against the inspection of their belongings by court marshals.

Central market of Grozny on the eve of celebrations. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the 'Caucasian Knot'.

12:39, 21 June 2017

Residents of Chechnya complain about price increase on eve of Eid al-Fitr

In the markets of Chechnya, the prices for food products have significantly grown during the last days of the month of Ramadan. This was reported by local residents. The Chechen Mufti has called on sellers to take into account the interests of low-income believers and not raise prices till the celebration of the end of the fasting.

10:13, 21 June 2017

Azerbaijani political analysts note decrease of extremist sentiments in the country

In Azerbaijan, the number of those willing to join international terrorist organizations has recently gone down, the experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" said in their comments on the detention in Turkey of three Azerbaijani citizens, suspected of links with Syrian militants.

Evacuation from Verkhny Biragzang village. Photo: http://15.mchs.gov.ru/pressroom/news/item/5465759/

09:59, 21 June 2017

In North Ossetia, rescuers begin evacuating villagers blocked by natural disaster

Rescue teams from the Ministry for Emergencies (MfE) for North Ossetia are engaged in evacuation of more than 40 people from the village of Verkhny Biragzang, including local residents and tourists. A temporary passage was built for the evacuation of people, the MfE for North Ossetia reports.

09:05, 21 June 2017

Chechen publicist Rizvan Ibragimov sentenced to 2.5 years of conditional imprisonment

In Grozny, the court has found publicist Rizvan Ibragimov guilty of inciting hatred and enmity and sentenced him to 2 years and 6 months of conditional imprisonment. Ibragimov has already announced his intention to challenge the court's decision.

Member of the "Art Training" Natalia Kudeeva (Smirnova). Photo: vk.com/id219084792

05:07, 21 June 2017

Activists report about arrest of organizer of protest walks in Krasnodar

Natalia Kudeeva (Smirnova), a coordinator of protest walks and a member of the "Art Training", was arrested for 14 days on the charge of public demonstration of Nazi symbols. This has been reported by Alexander Rastorguev, the leader of the "New Opposition".

Christophe Birvirt. Photo: http://golosarmenii.am/article/22165/delaem-vse-vozmozhnoe-dlya-sirijskix-armyan

03:53, 21 June 2017

In Yerevan, Christophe Birvirt calls on society to help refugees

On June 20, in Yerevan, a press conference was held dedicated to the International Day of Refugees and the campaign We Stand Together #WithRefugees, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.

Anastasia Titova. Photo: http://www.progressivekuban.ru/index/otdelenija_partii_v_krasnodarskom_krae/0-7

01:12, 21 June 2017

Anastasia Titova, leader of Kuban branch of "Progress" Party, fined for organizing rally on June 12

In Sochi, a trial was held in the case against Anastasia Titova, the leader of the regional branch of the "Progress" Party. The activist was found guilty of organizing an unsanctioned rally on June 12. The judge initially sentenced Anastasia Titova to five days of imprisonment, but after a while pronounced a new decision to fine the activist by 20,000 roubles, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.

22:58, 20 June 2017

Court refuses to transfer Afghan Mukhtarly under house arrest

On June 20, the Nasimi District Court of Baku chaired by Judge Babek Panakhov considered a motion to transfer Afghan Mukhtarly under house arrest. This was told to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by Elchin Sadygov, an advocate of Afghan Mukhtarly.

Rally in Sukhumi, June 20, 2017. Photo by Dmitry Stateinov for the Caucasian Knot.

22:43, 20 June 2017

Relatives of perished girl demand to punish Abkhazian MP

Today, about 80 participants of the rally in Sukhumi have demanded to bring to justice the former security official of the Abkhazian president, suspected of raping a 13-year-old girl. The brother of the suspect, an Abkhazian MP should also be brought to justice, after whose incitement a sister of the raped girl was killed, the girls' relatives have stated.

Victims' advocate Vadim Prokhorov. Photo: http://www.polit-informer.ru/today/20151014150006-4256.html#

21:18, 20 June 2017

Advocate of Nemtsov's family urges Kadyrov to acknowledge his guilt

Ramzan Kadyrov, Delimkhanov brothers and Ruslan Geremeev should plead guilty in the case of Boris Nemtsov's murder, the victims' advocate has stated at today's meeting of the Moscow District Military Court.

15:50, 20 June 2017

Activist Fizuli Guseinov fined after picket in Baku

The court has found Fuzuli Guseinov, a member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), guilty of disobeying policemen during a solo picket with the demand to release political prisoners. The opposition activist himself claimed that he had not violated the laws.

At the site of explosion in Kalmykov Street, Sukhumi, June 19, 2017. Photo: Sputnik/Tomas Tkhaitsuk

14:06, 20 June 2017

Sukhumi resident loses his leg after explosion in house yard

On June 19, in Sukhumi, a local resident was injured in his legs in an explosion in a yard of a five-storey building in Kalmykov Street. He was hospitalized to the Abkhazian Republican Hospital.

Building of Abkhazian government in Sukhumi. Photo: © Sputnik. Alexei Nikolsky, http://sputnik-abkhazia.ru/Abkhazia/20170620/1021287737.html

13:25, 20 June 2017

"Abkhazia-Inform" reports about shooting at government building in Sukhumi

Today, in Sukhumi, an incident with shooting from a pistol has taken place in the building of the Abkhazian government, the "Abkhazia-Inform" reports. According to it, no one was injured.

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