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The Gunib District of Dagestan. Photo: Patimat Amaeva http://www.odnoselchane.ru/
12:04, 25 September 2015
CTO in Gunib District of Dagestan cancelled
The regime of counterterrorist operation (CTO), introduced in the Gunib District on September 15, has been cancelled. Law enforcers reported that as a result of their activities, several militants' summer camps were discovered and destroyed.
The territory of the Tavush Region regularly shelled by the Azerbaijani armed forces. Photo: RFE/RL, http://rus.azatutyun.am/content/article/27269241.html
11:48, 25 September 2015
In Armenian village of Berdavan, 10 buildings damaged by shelling
Missiles of the Azerbaijani troops, which shelled the near-border village of Berdavan in the Tavush Region of Armenia, damaged seven residential houses and three administrative buildings. This was reported by local residents.
10:21, 25 September 2015
No Chechen pilgrims suffered in mass stampede in Mecca
In Saudi Arabia, only residents of the Middle East were killed and injured in the mass stampede of Hajj pilgrims. This was reported by the Spokesman of the Muftiyat of Chechnya.
The hunger-strikers were visited by a Deputy public prosecutor Sergey Svidovsky, 20.09.2015. Photo by Yelena Grebenyuk for the "Caucasian Knot"
08:05, 25 September 2015
In Akhtubinsk, hunger-strikers report deterioration of their health
On September 24, employees of the municipal enterprise (MP) "Akhtuba ATP" (auto transport company), who declared a hunger strike with the demand to pay off their salary debts, did not receive the promised money. According to the city administration, the money to pay off the wage arrears up to June have been transferred to court marshals and will be credited to the account of the enterprise within the next several days.
05:26, 25 September 2015
Two natives of Northern Caucasus arrested on suspicion of involvement in Syrian conflict
In Moscow, two natives of Northern Caucasus are suspected of involvement in the combat actions in Syria. Both suspects are taken in custody by the court's decision.
The believers at the prayer. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
22:44, 24 September 2015
Opening of Moscow Cathedral Mosque cannot solve problem with prayers in Moscow streets
According to the Russian Council of Muftis, in Moscow and the Moscow Region, 268,000 Muslims took part in the celebration of the holiday of Eid al-Adha. Meanwhile, the Cathedral Mosque, opened on the eve of the holiday, has not solved the problem of Muslims, encountered by them when they have to pray in the streets of Moscow.
Ammunition. Photo http://nac.gov.ru/
20:39, 24 September 2015
Nine persons detained on suspicion of arms trafficking in Karachay-Cherkessia
In Karachay-Cherkessia, law enforcers detained nine residents of the republic and of the Stavropol Territory and seized dozens of their pistols, submachine guns, and more than 100 rounds of ammunition, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) reports.
A homemade pistol with magazine, ammunition, and components for manufacturing and adaptation of firearms found at the house of a 60-year-old resident of the village of Kurchaloi. Chechnya, September 23, 2015. Photo https://skfo.mvd.ru/novosti/item/6527556/
20:18, 24 September 2015
Resident of Chechnya detained on suspicion of making weapons
A room for manufacturing of combat weapons was discovered at the house of a resident of the village of Kurchaloi. This was reported by the Chief Department for the North-Caucasian Federal District (NCFD) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).
Vladimir Evlanov. Photo: Yury Grechko / Yugopolis
15:19, 24 September 2015
Vladimir Evlanov re-elected Mayor of Krasnodar for third term
At the first session of the Krasnodar City Duma of the sixth convocation, deputies have approved Vladimir Evlanov for the post of the City Mayor for a new five-year term.
Al-Kharam mosque and Mecca. Photo Jazeera English - Al-Haram mosque https://ru.wikipedia.org
15:00, 24 September 2015
Russian Hajj mission checks information on victims among pilgrims in Mecca
Members of the Russian Hajj mission are checking the information about possible casualties among Russian pilgrims during the today's stampede in Mecca. As at 2:20 p.m. Moscow time, no Russian citizens fell victim to the incident.
A lamb to sacrifice. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the "Caucasian Knot"
12:41, 24 September 2015
Residents of Chechnya complain about growth of expenses for celebrating Eid al-Adha
Muslims of Chechnya began the celebration of the holiday of Eid al-Adha with collective prayers (Eid-namaz) in mosques. During the holiday, they perform the ritual of sacrifice, visit graves of their relatives, and meet their family members and friends.
11:10, 24 September 2015
Residents of Novy Kurush report increased pressure on local Salafis
In the village of Novy Kurush, where Sufi Imam Magomed Khidirov was killed, clothes and books of Salafis were burnt after the close of their mosque. This was reported by local residents. According to the villagers, last year, the pressure on the Salafis in the village has increased significantly.
10:38, 24 September 2015
Two persons wanted on suspicion of killing Imam in village of Novy Kurush
Rasul and Alkhas Sardarov, residents of the Dagestani village of Novy Kurush, are wanted on suspicion of the murder of Magomed Khidirov, Imam of the local mosque. According to a local resident, the villagers were not aware of any involvement of Rasul and Alkhas Sardarov in the armed underground.
Iraqi Yazidis. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
06:26, 24 September 2015
More than 400 people sign appeal to help Syrian Circassians return to Russia
405 people have signed an appeal to the Russian President and the Chief of the Federal Migration Service (FMS) with a request to open the border for Circassian refugees from Syria and help them return to their historic homeland. The collection of signatures is underway.
Law enforcers lead one of the defendants in the case of Nemtsov's murder through the corridor of the court. Moscow, April 23, 2015. Photo by Yuliya Buslavskaya for the "Caucasian Knot"
06:22, 24 September 2015
Khamzat Bakhaev declines pre-trial agreement with investigators in case of Boris Nemtsov's murder
In the case of the murder of politician Boris Nemtsov, one of the defendants has declined the offer for reclassification of the charges in exchange for his confession to the fact that he was aware of the committed crime, but did not provide the police with the information against the alleged accomplices.
Stele in Khasavyurt. Photo: http://www.ansar.ru/rfsng/dagestanu-vydelyat-35-mln-rublej-na-likvidaciyu-posledstvij-terakta
05:12, 24 September 2015
Contest for selecting Saigidpasha Umakhanov's successor scheduled for October 22
The results of the contest for the post of the new Mayor of Khasavyurt will be announced on October 22. Resigned Mayor Saigidpasha Umakhanov still enjoys his influence, and the new City Mayor will be appointed with taking into account the Saigidpasha Umakhanov's opinion.
Criminal case. Photo: Valentina Mischenko / Yugopolis
03:50, 24 September 2015
In Chechnya, public prosecutor asks to sentence Alexander Malofeev to 19 years of imprisonment
At trial in the case against Alexander Malofeev, a member of the Ukrainian "UNA-UNSO", accused of killing soldiers in Chechnya, the public prosecutor has asked to sentence the defendant to 19 years of imprisonment. The defendant and his advocate asked the court to pronounce the sentence "below the lower limit."
The leaders and members of the NGO the Union "Women of Don". Photo: http://rostov.news-r.ru/news/medicine/treat_tb_make_the_court/news/dtp/in_grozny_in_road_traffic_incident_4_people/?PAGEN_1=6
03:02, 24 September 2015
Union "Women of Don" appeal to ECtHR to challenge Court's decision on its inclusion in register of "foreign agents"
The Union "Women of Don" of the city of Novocherkassk of the Rostov Region has filed a complaint to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) against the Court' decision to include the Union in the register of "foreign agents".
23:49, 23 September 2015
In Chechnya, Court starts trying case against nationalist Alexander Malofeev
Today, the Shatoi District Court has started the first hearing in the case against Alexander Malofeev, a member of the nationalist organization "UNA-UNSO". The court hearing was held behind closed doors. The Court plans to pronounce the verdict on September 29.
Citizens of Baksan at the city holiday, 20.09.2015. Photo http://www.gb.adm-kbr.ru/index.php/368-v-baksane-proshel-grandioznyj-trojnoj-prazdnik
21:02, 23 September 2015
"Ochag" holds an action: residents of Baksan buy sheep for Syrian Circassians
Activists of the NGO "Ochag" (Hearth) raise funds to congratulate Syrian Circassians in Kabardino-Balkaria on the occasion of the holiday of Eid al-Adha. Residents of Baksan joined the action and bought seven sheep for Syrian Circassians, living in the village of Krem-Konstantinovka.
News
The resumption of sea passenger service between Sochi and Sukhumi has been announced.

The expulsion of Sochi residents from Abkhazia for filming with the Georgian flag sparked a debate on Facebook*.

Sochi residents expelled from Abkhazia for filming with the Georgian flag

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.