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02:36, 11 January 2016

More than 500 Kizlyar residents attend rally on anniversary of Raduev's armed attack on Kizlyar

On January 9, on the 20th anniversary of the armed attack on Kizlyar committed on January 9, 1996, which killed more than 70 people, the city held memorial events. The regional museum has opened an exhibition presenting the personal belongings of the casualties.

01:40, 11 January 2016

On January 4-10, no victims were fixed in armed conflict in Northern Caucasus

During the week from January 4 to January 10, 2016, no victims were fixed in the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.

Gevorg Safaryan. Photo by Armine Martirosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"

22:08, 10 January 2016

In Armenia, investigators prepare materials about incident in Freedom Square

In Armenia, the special investigating service is preparing the materials on the basis of complaints filed by six supporters of the "New Armenia", including arrested Gevorg Safaryan. According to the complaints, during the New Year's incident in Freedom Square, policemen went beyond their official authority and used force.

22:41, 9 January 2016

Resident of Dagestan Gadjimurad Gazichilov arrested

On January 8, the court arrested Gadjimurad Gazichilov, a resident of Makhachkala, whose disappearance was earlier reported by his relatives. He is suspected of illegal possession of firearms and is kept at the SIZO (pre-trial prison), said a police source from the city of Buynaksk.

20:57, 9 January 2016

Tlyarata-Makhachkala Highway opened

The motor traffic on the section Tlyarata-Makhachkala in Dagestan is completely reopened; however, the risk of avalanches in the mountains is still present, the Ministry for Emergencies (MfE) reports.

Inglab Kerimov. Photo: Facebook.com/inqlab.kerimov

15:35, 9 January 2016

Relative of PFPA Chairman announced wanted for calls to terrorism

Inglab Kerimov, a citizen of Azerbaijan, living in France, is spreading on the Internet calls for terrorist activities within the "Islamic State" (IS), said the Azerbaijani General Prosecutor's Office (GPO). Kerimov is a cousin of the chairman of the oppositional Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA) Ali Kerimli.

14:23, 9 January 2016

Fishermen evacuated from ice floe in Krasnodar Territory

Rescuers have completed the evacuation of 90 fishermen from a separated ice floe in the Yeisk Estuary. According to the Ministry for Emergencies (MfE), nobody suffered.

Street in the centre of Baku. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

13:35, 9 January 2016

Exchange offices and banks in Baku restrict currency sale

The decision of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) to set a corridor of currency exchange rates at 4% has led to a mass suspension of currency exchange offices and commercial banks. People stand in lines at those, which continue working, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.

Temporary detention facility in Sochi neighbourhood "Matsesta". Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

12:25, 9 January 2016

Organization "Mercy to Those Facing Trial" meets detainees in Sochi IVS

During the Christmas holidays, activists of the NGO "Mercy to Those Facing Trial" held meetings with detainees in two temporary detention facilities (known as IVS) in Sochi. Activists congratulated the detainees and presented gifts to them.

09:39, 9 January 2016

Armenian resident charged with murder in "Musaler" restaurant

The investigating bodies of Armenia have accused Arthur Babayan, 31, of shooting in "Musaler" restaurant, murder, attempted murder, hooliganism and illegal arms circulation.

04:44, 9 January 2016

Bottaev's relatives announce reward for information about his attackers

A monetary reward for information about the perpetrators of the murder of Khadis Bottaev, Chief Physician of the Republic's Clinical Hospital, was announced by relatives of the casualty, says the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Kabardino-Balkaria.

Visitors of tThe exhibition "Images of Old and New Sochi", January 7, 2016. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

02:51, 9 January 2016

Visitors to exhibition "Images of Old and New Sochi" state loss of historic look by resort city

The exhibition "Images of Old and New Sochi" has made its debut at the city local history museum. It presents photos depicting the city of different historical times. The "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports that during the first two days the exhibition was visited by about a thousand people.

01:56, 9 January 2016

Dagestan: avalanche cuts 16,000 people from outside world

A snow avalanche has forced to close the Tlyarata-Makhachkala Highway, leaving 55 dwelling settlements without automobile communication.

20:33, 8 January 2016

Advocate blames police for beating "New Armenia" activists

Tigran Airapetyan, an advocate of "New Armenia" activists, finds it necessary to conduct a medical examination of injuries, received by protesters on the New Year's Night.

20:06, 8 January 2016

Volgograd authorities promise to simplify issuance of certificates to tenants of ruined house

Victims will not have to pay the state duty for restoration of lost documents at the Civil Registry Office and Federal Migration Service, officials have stated at a meeting with tenants of the destroyed multi-storey apartment block. The victims themselves were not satisfied with officials' explanation on the issue of compensations.

16:59, 8 January 2016

Azeri opposition and rights defenders condemn arrest of Natig Kerimov

The absurdity of charges of treason against Natig (Natiq) Kerimov, one of the elders of the settlement of Nardaran, was stated by opposition leaders and rights defenders of Azerbaijan.

14:45, 8 January 2016

"New Armenia" demands from authorities to protect citizens' rights to life and health

Attacks on activists of the Front of National Salvation "New Armenia" show the authorities' inability to protect citizens' lives and health, says the today's statement released by the Front. "New Armenia" urged the authorities not to prevent citizens' self-defence, even with the use of weapons.

Law enforcers. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

13:24, 8 January 2016

In Chechnya, two policemen dismissed because of video showing falsification of evidence

Two staff members of the Chechen Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) were dismissed after residents of Chechnya had disseminated in social networks a video which depicted the policemen while drinking beverages in a passenger car.

Khadjimurat Gatsalov. Photo: http://www.dumrf.ru/media/photoreports/7004

12:40, 8 January 2016

Mufti of North Ossetia reports on preparation of his assassination

Khadjimurat Gatsalov has received a letter reporting on a preparation of his assassination. Today, he has informed the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent that he has got demands to give up his post of the Mufti of North Ossetia and threats to chase him in case if he attempts to escape.

08:40, 8 January 2016

Resident of Azerbaijan tries to burn himself in front of school

Ali Navruzov, a 63-year-old resident of the town of Neftchala, has committed a self-immolation attempt because of his debts. According to his colleagues, Ali Navruzov claimed that he was not able to pay his bank loans. The incident occurred in front of the school where the man worked as a technician.

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