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The building of the Supreme Court of Georgia. Photo: Georgianpress.ru
05:56, 27 February 2016
AI states increased pressure on Georgian judges
The political pressure on judges and selectivity of justice have particularly manifested themselves in Georgia at the trial of Gigi Ugulava, while the issue of the freedom of expression was raised in the course of legal battles around the "Rustavi 2" TV Channel, says the report of the Amnesty International (AI).
The police cordon at the protest action in Yerevan. June 1, 2015. Photo by Armine Martirosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
03:36, 27 February 2016
AI: Armenia's authorities are tougher to participants of rallies
In 2015, Armenian authorities repeatedly resorted to violent dispersal of peaceful rallies; and organizers of such actions were detained and criminally prosecuted on dubious charges. This is stated in the annual report of the Amnesty International (AI).
Propagandistic posters at the rally in support of Ramzan Kadyrov. Grozny, January 22, 2016. Photo by Nikolay Petrov for the "Caucasian Knot"
23:47, 26 February 2016
AI reports on deterioration of situation of human rights defenders and journalists in Northern Caucasus
During 2015, in Northern Caucasus, serious violations of human rights still occurred, and human rights defenders, who reported on events in the region, faced harassment. This was reported by the international organization "Amnesty International" (AI) in its report released on February 24.
22:24, 26 February 2016
Resident of Dagestan detained on suspicion of possession of weapons
Policemen detained a resident of Makhachkala, on whose land plot they discovered a hiding with ammunition and items for detonation.
The 102nd Russian military base in Gyumri. Photo http://minval.az/news/123461753
20:04, 26 February 2016
Staff members of Gyumri military base testify about Valery Permyakov's detention
After his detention, Valery Permyakov stated that he did not kill the Avetisyan family members. This was announced by Sergey Merzlikin, the commander of the border guard unit of the military base in Gyumri. Armenian law enforcers attended the procedure of the identification of Valery Permyakov.
A participant of the rally holds a photo of the political prisoner Khadija Ismayilova. Baku, March 2015. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
19:48, 26 February 2016
CPPP demands to release 93 political prisoners in Azerbaijan
The human rights organization "Centre for protection of political prisoners" (CPPP) has submitted to the Commission on Pardon Issues under the President of Azerbaijan an updated list of political prisoners to be released from prisons.
A fight in the territory of a military unit in the village of Borzoi. February 25, 2016. Screenshot of a video by the user Nadezhda Ivanova https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R9tW9YkqbE&feature=youtu.be
18:32, 26 February 2016
Chechen Commandant's Office: mass fight among soldiers caused by domestic reason
In the territory of a military unit in the village of Borzoi, a fight involved several dozen people. This was reported by an official from of the Military Commandant's Office of Chechnya. Till present, there are no official data on victims.
Ruslan Gereev, the coordinator of the regional executive committee of the All-Russia People's Front (ONF) in Dagestan. Photo: Federal Lezghi National and Cultural Autonomy http://flnka.ru/aktualnoe/3986-kadry-reshayut-vse.html" class="main_article_image
18:08, 26 February 2016
"Yabloko" and ONF criticize "golden parachutes" in Dagestan
In the conditions of the crisis, the decision made by Dagestan MPs to maintain benefits for families of former chairs of the State Council and the leaders of the republic is unfounded. This opinion was expressed by to the leader of the regional branch of the "Yabloko" Party and the coordinator of the executive committee of the All-Russia People's Front (known as ONF).
The "spiritual-moral certification" of young people. Photo http://www.magas.ru/content/dukhovno-nravstvennaya-pasportizatsiya-chechne-skrin-ankety-foto
15:08, 26 February 2016
Residents of Chechnya complain about "spiritual-moral certification" under guise of questioning
The Chechen authorities have not abandoned the idea of the "spiritual-moral certification" of young people. However, because of the public resonance, they implement it under the guise of questioning. This was reported by residents of Chechnya. According to them, Chechen young people are actually forced to denounce themselves.
10:27, 26 February 2016
In Dagestan, driver of foreign-made car killed in shootout with law enforcers
In the Suleiman-Stalsky District of Dagestan, policemen are engaged in identification of a driver of a passenger car. They shot and killed him when he opened fire on them. This was reported by a source from the law enforcement agencies.
The memorial to the victims of victims of Khojaly tragedy in the Khatain district of Baku. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
07:59, 26 February 2016
Azerbaijani residents pay tribute to victims of Khojaly tragedy
Azerbaijan holds the mourning events dedicated to the 24th anniversary of the massacre of civilians in the town of Khojaly in Nagorno-Karabakh. Abroad, activists held memorial actions within the public campaign "Justice for Khojaly".
Gulag Museum in Moscow. Photo: http://gmig.ru/view/page/33
07:13, 26 February 2016
In Moscow, Gulag Museum marks anniversary of Vainakh deportation by lecture about fate of poets
At the memorial evening, devoted to the 72nd anniversary of deportation of the Chechen and Ingush peoples to Kazakhstan and Central Asia, a lecture was presented about the fates and works of poets, including Khevsur poet Gabriel Djabushanuri and Ingush poet Djemaldin Yandiev.
Mukhammad Magomedov. Photo http://www.svoboda.org/
04:59, 26 February 2016
Mukhammad Magomedov explains his arrest by his demand to return his belongings after search in Makhachkal
The court's decision to take in custody Mukhammad Magomedov, an activist of the NGO "League of the Just", will be challenged. This was announced by his relatives and friends.
The police in Yerevan 25.02.16. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
03:38, 26 February 2016
In Yerevan, police release all detained activists (+video)
Detained participants of the action of disobedience, held in front of the presidential residence and the building of the Armenian government, are released.
The rights defender Leyla Yunus and her husband Arif Yunus after release. Baku, December 2015. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
18:15, 25 February 2016
Yunus spouses challenge the ban to leave Azerbaijan
The rights defender Leyla Yunus and her husband Arif Yunus are in need of high quality medical care, said their advocates. They insist that the ban to leave Azerbaijan imposed on the spouses is illegal and must be cancelled.
15:49, 25 February 2016
Advocate: inquiry into Akhmednabiyev's murder was stopped seven times
During two and a half years since the assassination of Akhmednabi Akhmednabiyev, a correspondent of the "Caucasian Knot" and deputy editor-in-chief of the "Novoe Delo", investigators have failed to identify any suspects; and the inquiry as such was neither prompt, nor thorough and nor independent, said the advocate Tumas Misakyan.
15:24, 25 February 2016
Activist of "Union of the Just" placed in custody in Dagestan
Mukhammad Magomedov, an activist of the public organization "Union of the Just", who was under house arrest, has been placed in custody under demand of the FSB. His relatives find the decision unjustified.
The law enforcers. Photo http://nac.gov.ru/
14:45, 25 February 2016
"Meduza": conflict with Salafis in Dagestan is beneficial for power agents
The Salafi community in Dagestan feels a constant threat from law enforcement bodies, the parishioners of Salafi mosques told the edition named "Meduza". In their opinion, putting Salafis on police records allows power agents to extort bribes, while regular special operations in mosques – to have career promotions.
The participant of the anti-crisis rally in Baku. March 15, 2015. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
14:41, 25 February 2016
AI states deterioration of human rights situation in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan continues crackdown on the civil society and persecution of the political dissent: human rights organizations were unable to resume their work; and at least 18 "prisoners of conscience" are in custody. These are the conclusions of the Amnesty International (AI).
Khaiser Djemilev in the courtroom. Photo: http://qha.com.ua/krasnodarskii-sud-vnov-otlojil-rassmotrenie-dela-sina-djemileva-143147.html
13:25, 25 February 2016
Court rejects CER for Djemilev
Today, the Sovietsky District Court of Astrakhan has dismissed the petition to grant the conditional early relief (CER) to Khaiser Djemilev. The petition was lodged by his advocate Nikolai Polozov.
News
Flood victims in Chechnya are awaiting compensation.

Airports in southern Russia have resumed operations.

Fedor Shchukin. Frame from an RGVK Dagestan news video. Shchukin Fedor Vyacheslavovich

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.