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The participants of the event devoted to the Day of Circassian (Adyg) Language. Istanbul, March 19, 2017. Photo by Magomed Tuaev for the "Caucasian Knot"
22:33, 20 March 2017
Circassians find Erdogan's reform a chance to solve their assimilation problem
About 500 persons, members of the Circassian Diaspora and delegates from Adygea, have celebrated the Day of Circassian (Adyg) Language in Istanbul. The main problem of Circassians of Turkey is assimilation; and the reforms initiated by the president will help to solve it, the Circassian Diaspora hopes.
A spontaneous rally of residents of Nalchik. March 19, 2017. Screenshot of a video by "Caucasian Knot"
20:08, 20 March 2017
Rally of Nalchik residents demands not to admit LGBT actions in the city
A spontaneous rally was held on March 19 by residents of Nalchik, dissatisfied with the plans of LGBT activists to hold a rally in the city. The citizens, who stick to traditional values, said that they treat such intentions as insulting.
The 16-meter-high stele was planned to be installed as a monument to deceased journalists. Photo http://www.dagjur.ru/news/pamjati_pogibshikh_zhurnalistov/2017-01-31-209
18:43, 20 March 2017
Makhachkala: place for monument to deceased journalists given for car park
Local officials have provided the Multifunctional Centre (MFC) with a parking area, which had been intended for a monument to deceased journalists, said Ali Kamalov, the Chairman of the Union of Journalists of Dagestan. The MFC asserts that territory for parking was transferred to them with the consent of the Ministry of the Press of the region.
Kirill Bobro at the court session in Stavropol. March 20, 2017. Photo: Vitaly Zubenko, https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1261383493917536&set=p.1261383493917536&type=3&theater
17:35, 20 March 2017
Kirill Bobro arrested in Stavropol for two months
The judgement to arrest Kirill Bobro, the head of the Stavropol “Youth Yabloko” branch, for illegal drug dealing was passed today by the court in Stavropol; the activist himself asked the court to place him under house arrest.
The Georgian Parliament. Photo: Facebook.com/Margvelashvili
16:48, 20 March 2017
"Georgian Dream" Party announces overcoming President's veto
The parliamentary majority is preparing to overcome the presidential veto on the package of secret surveillance laws, and there is no time for detailed study of the recommendations of the Georgian President. This was announced by members of the "Georgian Dream" Party.
Rally held on the occasion of the Crimea's annexation to Russia. Grozny, March 18, 2017. Photo by Akhmed Aldebirov for "Caucasian Knot"
16:31, 20 March 2017
Authorities of Chechnya deny coercion to participate in mass rally
No one forced anyone to participate in the rally, held in Grozny on the occasion of the anniversary of the Crimea's annexation to Russia, said Alvi Karimov, the press secretary of the head of Chechnya.
The participants of the rally in connection with the death of Arthur Sargsyan. Yerevan, March 20, 2017. Photo by Armine Martirosyan for "Caucasian Knot"
14:42, 20 March 2017
In Yerevan, activists demand resignation of General Prosecutor
About 10 people continue their protest action in the capital of Armenia. Apart from their demand of resignation of the Minister of Justice in connection with the death of Arthur Sargsyan, the protestors have also voice an appeal to the authorities to dismiss the Armenian General Prosecutor.
14:18, 20 March 2017
Residents of Dagestan treat situation in CTO area as calm
In Khasavyurt and the Khasavyurt, Kazbek and Kizilyurt Districts of Dagestan, the search activities are being carried out by law enforcers mainly in the forest areas and do not affect everyday life of population. This was reported by local residents interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
09:30, 20 March 2017
Week in the Caucasus: review of main events on March 13-19
Death of Arthur Sargsyan, who held a 25-day hunger strike in Armenia; end of registration of presidential candidates by CEC of South Ossetia and protests of Kokoity’s supporters; decision of ECtHR on beating up journalists and rights defender in Ingushetia, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus on March 13-19, 2017, prepared by the "Caucasian Knot".
Eduard Kokoity (in the center) near the court calls on his supporters to keep calm. Photo by Arsen Kozaev for "Caucasian Knot"
08:50, 20 March 2017
South-Ossetian SC not to reconsider decision on Eduard Kokoity's claim
The decision of the Supreme Court (SC) of South Ossetia on the claim filed by Eduard Kokoity, the former president of the republic, is not subject to reconsideration. This was announced by Ilona Khugaeva, the chair of the Court, and Alan Tekhov, the head of the presidential administration.
During the special operation in Dagestan. Photo http://www.nac.gov.ru/
01:37, 20 March 2017
On March 13-19, there were no victims of the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week from March 13 to March 19, 2017, no casualties or victims of the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus were recorded. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot", based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
Alexei Mandrigelya. Photo http://fedpress.ru/article/1754522
17:05, 19 March 2017
Krasnodar activist Alexei Mandrigelya released
Today, Krasnodar activist Alexei Mandrigelya has been released after 10 days of arrest.
Special operation in Dagestan. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru/
15:16, 19 March 2017
Khasavyurt introduces CTO legal regime for second time since beginning of 2017
The counterterrorist operation (CTO) legal regime, introduced in Dagestan a week after an attack on policemen near the village of Endirei, has become the second counterterrorist operation in Khasavyurt and the surrounding area since the beginning of the year.
The residents of Sochi at the site of the construction of a high-rise building in Dagomys. March 18, 2017. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
04:08, 19 March 2017
Residents of Dagomys oppose construction of high-rise buildings in water protection zones
About 20 activists have gathered for a meeting to inform local residents about the danger of flooding of residential houses in case if high-rise buildings are constructed in riverbeds.
A spontaneous memorial dedicated to Arthur Sargsyan, arranged near the gates of the Armenian Embassy in Moscow, enjoys popularity among the local residents. March 18, 2017. Photo by Grigory Shvedov for "Caucasian Knot"
23:01, 18 March 2017
Yerevan marchers promise to continue protest actions
Activists have failed to get a response from the authorities to their written demand to bury Arthur Sargsyan into the military pantheon "Yerablur". The marchers have stated that they will continue their sit-in demonstration.
14:24, 18 March 2017
Dagestani Muftiate quits Coordination Centre of Muslims of Northern Caucasus
The Muftis of the republics of Northern Caucasus have moved claims to Akhmad Abdulaev, the Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) of Dagestan, due to the fact that the newspaper of the Dagestani Muftiate "As-Salam" is spread in their republics.
A view of the city of Tyrnyauz. Photo: Tyrnik, https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Тырныауз#/media/File:%D0%9B%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%A2%D1%8B%D1%80%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B0%D1%83%D0%B7.jpg
13:56, 18 March 2017
Tyrnyauz residents believe creating jobs to be Zalikhanov’s main task
Absence of employment is the main reason why many young people leave the city of Tyrnyauz; and the new head of the Elbrus District, Kanshaubiy Zalikhanov, should remedy the situation, said the residents of the district centre, interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
Children are holding hats for the gifts on the Novruz-Bayram. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
07:31, 18 March 2017
Azerbaijan residents complain about price rise on eve of Novruz holiday
Nine consecutive days, March 18-26, have been announced days-off in Azerbaijan on the occasion of the Novruz-Bayram holiday. Residents of the country state a significant increase in foodstuff prices on the eve of the holiday, primarily on meat, butter, nuts and dried fruits.
06:38, 18 March 2017
State prosecution asks 8 years in prison for Kushtov
The Supreme Court (SC) of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR) has held a debate on the case of Magomed Kushtov, a resident of Ingushetia, accused of abducting Laura Lichtman, an Israeli citizen. The prosecution believes that Kushtov's guilt has been proved, and believes that he should be sentenced to eight years in prison.
A wall and a fence that isolate the beach from the State Residence "Riviera-6". March 17, 2017. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for "Caucasian Knot"
05:53, 18 March 2017
Beach fencing in the vicinity of "Riviera-6" Residence in Sochi causes discontent of Sochi residents
On the beach in Sochi, in the area of the State Residence "Riviera-6", builders are installing a fence. City authorities had promised to equip a beach in the mouth of the river instead, but the proposed place there is constantly polluted with sewage, said residents of Sochi, interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
News
Activists have reported the destruction of a memorial to victims of the Armenian Genocide in Karabakh.

Karapetyan's associate Artur Avanesyan ended his hunger strike.

Analysts have assessed the consequences for Baku of breaking off relations with the European Parliament.

LEGAL TEXTS
The illustration was created by the Caucasian Knot using AI The peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as other documents signed at the meeting with Trump on August 8, 2025

The “Caucasian Knot" publishes the agreement on the establishment of peace and interstate relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which was initialed by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on August 8, 2025, through the mediation of US President Donald Trump. The meeting of Trump, Aliyev and Pashinyan took place on August 8 in Washington. Following the meeting, Pashinyan and Aliyev also signed a joint declaration. In addition to the agreements between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Trump signed a number of separate memoranda with Aliyev and Pashinyan....

Personalities
Zelimkhan Khangoshvili. Photo courtesy of press service of HRC 'Memorial', http://memohrc.org/ Zelimkhan Khangoshvili

A participant of the second Chechen military campaign, one of the field commanders close to Shamil Basaev and Aslan Maskhadov. Shot dead in Berlin in 2019.

Magomed Daudov. Photo: screenshot of the video http://video.agaclip.com/w=atDtPvLYH9o Magomed Daudov

Magomed "Lord" Daudov is a former Chechen militant who was awarded the title of "Hero of Russia", the chairman of the Chechen parliament under Ramzan Kadyrov.

Tumso Abdurakhmanov. Screenshot from video posted by Abu-Saddam Shishani [LIVE] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIR3s7AB0Uw Tumso Abdurakhmanov

Tumso Abdurakhmanov is a blogger from Chechnya. After a conflict with Ramzan Kadyrov's relative, he left the republic and went first to Georgia, and then to Poland, where he is trying to get political asylum.