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15:50, 23 March 2016

Yuri Chaika: over 1000 cases instituted against Russian citizens involved in conflicts in Syria and Iraq

In Russia, about 7000 websites are cleared of illegitimate information, and law enforcers are engaged in investigation into more than 1000 cases against citizens involved in terrorist groupings in Syria and Iraq. This was reported by Yuri Chaika, General Prosecutor of the Russian Federation.

The supporters of the terrorist organization "Islamic State" (IS), banned in Russia. Photo by the user Main Editor, www.flickr.com

15:20, 23 March 2016

ICRF accuses three Dagestani natives of attempting to join IS

The investigating authorities of the Krasnodar Territory have accused three natives of Dagestan of preparing a trip to Syria to join the terrorist organization "Islamic State" (IS), banned in Russia.

Varvara Karaulova (Alexandra Ivanova). Photo: the press service of the Lefortovo District Court of Moscow

12:43, 23 March 2016

Despite advocates' protests, Varvara Karaulova's arrest extended until May 27

The Lefortovo District Court of Moscow has extended until May 27 the detention in custody for Varvara Karaulova (Alexandra Ivanova), accused of attempting to join the terrorist organization "Islamic State" (IS).

10:57, 23 March 2016

YouTube posts video with Kalyapin's eviction from hotel in Grozny

The general director of the "Grozny City" Hotel asked Igor Kalyapin to leave the building because of the criticism voiced by the human rights defender against the leader of Chechnya. This follows from the video, which appeared on March 21 on YouTube.

War in Syria. Photo: Kurdish YPG Fighter https://www.flickr.com

07:41, 23 March 2016

Resident of Karachay-Cherkessia sentenced for attempting to join militants in Syria

The North-Caucasian Military District Court has found Temirzhan Eslimesov, a 37-year-old resident of Karachay-Cherkessia, guilty of an attempt to join illegal armed formations (IAFs) in Syria and sentenced him to 2 years and 6 months of imprisonment in a common-security penal colony.

A rally in Grozny. January 2016. Photo http://www.grozny-inform.ru/news/society/68032/

23:58, 22 March 2016

In Chechnya, rally on Constitution Day to be attended by one million participants

According to the notification filed by organizers of the rally in honour of the 13th anniversary of the adoption of the Chechen Constitution scheduled for March 23, it is expected that the rally will be attended by more than one million participants.

Pentagon, the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense. Photo: "DoD photo by Master Sgt. Ken Hammond, U.S. Air Force"; https://ru.wikipedia.org

19:11, 22 March 2016

Pentagon chief confirms killing of Abu Umar al-Shishani

Tarkhan Batirashvili, one of the leaders of the "Islamic State" (IS), well-known as Abu Umar al-Shishani, was killed in an operation carried out on March 4. This was confirmed by Ashton Carter, US Secretary of Defence, despite the refutation of the information by the IS.

In the village of Ashaga-Stal, the house of the Lezgin poet Suleiman Stalsky is burned down. March 22, 2016. Photo http://www.riadagestan.ru/

18:51, 22 March 2016

In Dagestan, house-museum of poet Suleiman Stalsky burned down

In the village of Ashaga-Stal, the house of the Lezgin poet is burned down as a result of arson, local residents believe.

A blast occurred at the airport of Brussels. Photo: witter.com http://news.bigmir.net/world/987499-Serija-teraktov-v-Brjussele--onlajn

16:55, 22 March 2016

Native of Dagestan suspected of involvement in terror acts in Belgium

In Brussels, three citizens of Belarus, including Marat Yunusov, a native of Dagestan, are detained on suspicion of involvement in a series of terror acts, reports a source from the law enforcement bodies of Belarus.

Nadezhda Savchenko in the Donetsk City Court before the pronouncement of the verdict, March 22, 2016. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the "Caucasian Knot"

16:50, 22 March 2016

Nadezhda Savchenko sentenced to 22 years of imprisonment

The Donetsk City Court of the Rostov Region has sentenced Ukrainian aviator Nadezhda Savchenko to 22 years of imprisonment in a common-security penal colony and a fine of 30,000 roubles.

16:38, 22 March 2016

Nadezhda Savchenko found guilty

While reading out the verdict, the judge has pronounced that Nadezhda Savchenko is guilty under all paragraphs of the indictment and is to be isolated from the society.

Referendum on amendments to the Constitution of Armenia: conut of votes. December 6, 2015. Photo: / © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

15:15, 22 March 2016

Armenian activists demand to amend Electoral Code

More than 15 political and public organizations have proposed five amendments to the Electoral Code of Armenia to prevent falsification at the elections and referenda.

The village of Mutsalaul of the Khasavyurt District of Dagestan. Photo: Saidakhmed Magomedov http://odnoselchane.ru/

14:32, 22 March 2016

In Dagestan, a man killed in bomb explosion

Last night, in Dagestan, an explosion occurred in the vicinity of the village of Mutsalaul of the Khasavyurt District. As a result, a man was killed. The police believe that he was a militant, blown up by his own bomb, reports a source from the law enforcement bodies.

Advocate Mark Feighin near the Donetsk City Court. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the "Caucasian Knot"

12:56, 22 March 2016

Advocate appeals to UN for help to liberate Nadezhda Savchenko

According to advocate Mark Feighin, the appeals for help to release Ukrainian aviator Nadezhda Savchenko have been sent to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) and to the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders.

Vaan Shirkhanyan. Photo: http://www.a1plus.am/49247.html

11:37, 22 March 2016

Vaan Shirkhanyan returned to prison

Vaan Shirkhanyan, the former Armenian Deputy Minister of Defence, suspected of involvement in an armed criminal grouping, has been transferred from the hospital to the penitentiary institution "Yerevan-Kentron". This was reported by the advocate.

Stepanakert, the capital of Nagorno-Karabakh. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"

05:02, 22 March 2016

In Nagorno-Karabakh, all national parties support constitutional reforms

On March 21, Bako Saakyan, President of Nagorno-Karabakh, signed a decree to establish a commission on constitutional reforms. The major political forces of Nagorno-Karabakh have supported the step.

Advocate Mikhail Okhrimenko (to the left) and the kossack defendant Sergey Fetisov near the building of the Adler City Court. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"

03:32, 22 March 2016

Advocate reports on violations during investigation into Sergey Fetisov's case

In Sochi, in the course of the trial, the defence of Sergey Fetisov, accused in the case of fraud with land of the Adler Cossack Association, has noted to violations of the terms of the preliminary investigation into the case. The advocate has filed a motion to withdraw the relevant procedural documents from the case materials; however, the court has dismissed the motion.

Nadezhda Savchenko in the Donetsk City Court. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the "Caucasian Knot"

23:19, 21 March 2016

Verdict against Nadezhda Savchenko being pronounced in atmosphere of agitation and disinformation

The court session room and video conference rooms have failed to accommodate all journalists, diplomats, and activists, who came to the Donetsk City Court to listen to the pronouncement of the verdict against Ukrainian aviator Nadezhda Savchenko.

Nazim Gadjiev. Photo: http://flnka.ru/press-reliz/664-stenogramma-mezhdunarodnoy-konferencii-problemy-lezginskogo-i-avarskogo-narodov-razdelennyh-gosudarstvennoy-granicey-mezhdu-rf-i-ar-i-puti-ih-resheniya.html

21:25, 21 March 2016

Murder of Nazim Gadjiev could be politically motivated, his colleagues believe

Nazim Gadjiev, the leader of the Lezgin movement "Sadval", could be murdered for the purpose of a political provocation. This opinion was expressed by Amirkhan Babaev, the deputy chairman of the movement. Shamil Khadulaev, a member of the Public Chamber of Dagestan, who cooperated with Nazim Gadjiev, notes that for the second year in a row, activists of the movement are killed during the celebration of Nowruz holiday.

The entrance to the children's boarding school for mentally retarded children "Zabota" (Care) in Makhachkala. Photo: http://ndelo.ru/

20:15, 21 March 2016

Inmates of Makhachkala boarding school claim being ill-treated

The Prosecutor's Office has started to check the information about the ill-treatment of inmates of the children's boarding school for mentally retarded children "Zabota" (Care) in Makhachkala.

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