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07:15, 29 July 2016

Residents of Grozny report raids to collect debts for gas

In the Chechen capital, staff members of the utility services have resumed raids to collect debts. Consumers with major debts are deprived of gas supply.

The State Chorus of Dagestan at the scene. Photo by N.S. Magomedov for the "Caucasian Knot"

05:20, 29 July 2016

Unique Dagestani National State Chorus to be reorganized

The authorities of Dagestan have decided to combine the State Chorus of the Republic of Dagestan and the Opera and Ballet Chorus. Members of the State Chorus have claimed the negative consequences of the process of merger for the team, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.

Freedom Square in Yerevan, 28.07.2016. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"

22:04, 28 July 2016

Supporters of "Sasna Tsrer" state switchover to civil disobedience

Today, by estimates of organizers, a rally in support of "Sasna Tsrer" gathered in Yerevan about 1500 participants.

20:22, 28 July 2016

Trial of Imam Magomednabi Magomedov's case scheduled for August 5

The Court has extended by other six months the period of detention of Magomednabi Magomedov, the Imam of a mosque in Khasavyurt, charged with inciting terrorism. His case is to be considered on August 5. This was reported by Israfil Gadadov, an advocate of the Imam.

Igor Stenin (second to the right) with his support group near the Astrakhan Regional Court. Astrakhan, July 2016. Photo by Yelena Grebenyuk for the "Caucasian Knot"

17:30, 28 July 2016

Court dismisses appeal against Igor Stenin's sentence

The Astrakhan Regional Court has upheld the verdict against Igor Stenin, who was sentenced to two years of imprisonment in a penal settlement-colony on the charge of public calls for extremism.

Elista. Photo http://flnka.ru/novosti/13516-sud-v-eliste-ostavil-pod-arestom-dagestanskogo-borca-osmanova.html

16:34, 28 July 2016

Court finds Said Osmanov guilty

In Elista, the court has found the Dagestani athlete guilty of desecrating a statue of Buddha and inciting ethnic hatred and sentenced him to two years of conditional imprisonment.

Natig Jafarli. Photo http://minval.az/news/69443

16:00, 28 July 2016

In Baku, activists claim difficulties in referendum campaigning

In Azerbaijan, the authorities have approved the schedule of activities for the referendum on introduction of amendments in the Constitution of the country. Civil society activists believe that two months are insufficient for campaign held by those who do not agree with the amendments.

A march in the centre of Yerevan. July 27, 2016. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"

14:15, 28 July 2016

In Yerevan, 61 activists released from police stations

The criminal cases against five out of 66 people detained in the Armenian capital on July 27 have been sent to the Investigating Committee, while the others were released. This was reported by the Armenian police.

Alek Enigomshyan (to the right) demanding to restore mobile connection with the group "Sasna Tsrer". Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"

12:50, 28 July 2016

Yerevan: activist Alek Enigomshyan arrested on suspicion of aiding rebels

Alek Enigomshyan, a member of the "Constituent Parliament", who was delayed at the protest action held in Yerevan on July 27, was arrested on suspicion of aiding in the seizure of the police regiment building. His advocate has reported on the violations committed.

A destroyed building in Aleppo. Syria. Photo by the user IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation https://www.flickr.com

12:43, 28 July 2016

Resident of Karachay-Cherkessia suspected of involvement in armed underground

Law enforcers have launched an investigation into a criminal case against a resident of Karachay-Cherkessia on the charge of involvement in an illegal armed formation (IAF). The man is suspected of involvement in the hostilities in Syria.

The funeral procession carrying Vladimir Tskaev's body. Photo by Emma Marzoeva for the "Caucasian Knot"

09:37, 28 July 2016

Ninth defendant declared wanted in case of Vladimir Tskaev's death

An officer of the Vladikavkaz police has been put on the federal wanted list on the charge in absentia of involvement in the death of Vladimir Tskaev, a local resident.

Pavel Manukyan at the press conference in the seized building of the police regiment. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"

06:25, 28 July 2016

Pavel Manukyan goes on hunger strike

In Yerevan, Pavel Manukyan, a severely injured member of the group "Sasna Tsrer" (Daredevils of Sassoun), denies the charges filed against him.

A rally in front of the European Union office, September 2015. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"

04:29, 28 July 2016

USAID: in Azerbaijan, situation with civil society gets worse for second year

According to the report prepared by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), in 2015, the stability of civil society development in Azerbaijan deteriorated. Experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" agreed with the estimates produced by the USAID.

A law enforcer. Photo http://nac.gov.ru/

18:24, 27 July 2016

Rizvan Ibragimov reports on law enforcers' attempt to bring him to Makhachkala

In Chechnya, the court has pronounced the decision to send publicist Rizvan Ibragimov to Makhachkala for compulsory psychiatric examination. According to Rizvan Ibragimov, today, even before the court decision comes into force, the law enforcers have made an unsuccessful attempt to take him to the clinic.

A bech in Volgograd. Photo http://si34.ru/top-list-luchshix-plyazhej-volgograda/

16:23, 27 July 2016

Volgograd: locals complain about deficit of beaches

The experts of the Ministry for Emergencies (MfE) explain the large number of deaths in the water bodies of the Volgograd Region, among other things, by the deficit of places for bathing. Volgograd residents have confirmed that the city has not enough beaches.

War in Syria. Photo: Kurdishstruggle https://www.flickr.com/

14:54, 27 July 2016

Alexander Bortnikov: over 260 terrorists put on international wanted list

More than 260 people who are engaged abroad in plotting terror acts in Russia and other countries are put on the international wanted list. Besides, in Russia, the secret services watch more than 220 potential pseudo suicide bombers. This was reported by Alexander Bortnikov, the chief of the Russian FSB.

The participants of the protest action in Yerevan. July 27, 2016. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"

13:59, 27 July 2016

Police report on 64 detainees in Yerevan

An activist from the number of those detained last night in Khorenatsi Street has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a weapon. The other 63 persons were released, reports the Armenian police.

The 2nd of the Caucasian indigenous brigade. An illustrated "Novoe vremya" newspaper supplement, November 1914. № 13894. Photo https://ru.wikipedia.org

13:56, 27 July 2016

In Krasnodar, Adygs to take part in opening of monument to WW I heroes

In Krasnodar, the ceremony of opening of the monument to the heroes of World War I will be attended by delegates of the "Adyge Khase" for the Krasnodar Territory. This was announced by Asker Sokht, the chairman of the organization.

A policeman. Photo: http://1tulatv.ru/2016/06/15/52095-tulyak-blagodarit-policeyskih-za-raskrytie-prestupleniya.html

13:14, 27 July 2016

In Kabardino-Balkaria, policeman injured during detention of local resident

In Kabardino-Balkaria, a police officer was stabbed during the detention of drug-dependent local residents. This was reported by a source from the secret services. The source has denied the information that the policeman was injured during the detention of militants.

One of the rebels who seized the building of the patrol-and-post service police regiment. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"

11:04, 27 July 2016

In Yerevan, rebels take physicians hostage

In Yerevan, a group of armed men has taken hostage the physicians, who entered the building to provide medical assistance to the victims. This was reported by the Armenian police.

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