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The special operation in the Buynaksk village of Gerei-Avlak. April 19, 2015. Photo http://nac.gov.ru/
20:52, 20 April 2015
Aliaskhab Kebekov's murder to increase influence of IS in Northern Caucasus
The murder of Aliaskhab Kebekov, the leader of the banned terrorist organization "Imarat Kavkaz", will lead to greater influence of the "Islamic State" in Northern Caucasus. This opinion was expressed by researcher Akhmet Yarlykapov and journalist Orkhan Djemal.
Mikhail Savva. Photo: Valentina Mischenko / Yugopolis
19:54, 20 April 2015
Second criminal case against Mikhail Savva stems from case against Director of "Levados" Centre
A new criminal case instituted against Mikhail Savva for fraud originates from the case against the information training centre "Levados", which was originally opened against Elena Shablo, its Director. This was reported to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by Marina Dubrovina, an advocate of Professor Mikhail Savva.
The special operation in Buynaksk. April 19, 2015. Photo http://nac.gov.ru/
17:20, 20 April 2015
Power agents identify women killed in special operation in Dagestan
Zokhra Abdulaeva and Djamilya Magomedkhanova have been preliminary identified among the persons killed during the special operation carried out on the outskirts of Buynaksk.
An action in support of Boris Stomakhin in front of the Russian embassy in Ukraine's capital, Kiev. April 17, 2015. Photo by Sergey Kryukov
16:12, 20 April 2015
Court sentences journalist Stomakhin to three years in prison on new charge
The Moscow District Military Court has sentenced journalist Stomakhin, accused of public justification of the terror acts in Volgograd, to three years of imprisonment. In total, together with the sentence announced earlier, Stomakhin has been sentenced to 7 years of imprisonment.
A law enforcer. Photo http://nac.gov.ru/
14:55, 20 April 2015
NAC confirms information on death of Aliaskhab Kebekov, leader of "Imarat Kavkaz"
Aliaskhab Kebekov, the leader of the grouping "Imarat Kavkaz" recognized in Russia as terrorist, was killed during the special operation in Dagestan. This was reported by the National Antiterrorist Committee (NAC).
A participant of the protest action holds a poster with a portrait of a political prisoner Khadija Ismayilova and a poster 'Freedom to political prisoners!'. Baku, March 15, 2015. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
13:20, 20 April 2015
HRW calls on to release political prisoners in Azerbaijan on eve of European Games
According to the human rights organization "Human Rights Watch" (HRW), the European Union (EU) and other international partners of Azerbaijan should insist on the release of political prisoners from prisons of the country. The human rights defenders believe that the political prisoners should be released on the eve of the European Games in Baku.
09:00, 20 April 2015
Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of April 13-19
Conviction of human rights defender Rasul Jafarov in Azerbaijan; two special operations in Kabardino-Balkaria; refusal to release Krasnodar ecologist Evgeny Vitishko on parole; failed attempt to hold a referendum on all-people's election of the Mayor of Astrakhan; start of the Stavropol court hearing in the case of mass fight in the hospital of Mineralnye Vody; preparations for construction of a bridge across the Strait of Kerch in the Krasnodar Territory, see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of April 13-19, 2015, prepared by the "Caucasian Knot".
08:12, 20 April 2015
Russian MIA completes investigation into case of preparing terror act in Moscow
The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has completed the investigation into the criminal case against 14 natives of Chechnya and Dagestan, accused of plotting a terror act in Moscow in late 2013. This was reported by a source in the law enforcement bodies.
Alisa Ganieva at the presentation of her book "Bride and Groom". Moscow, April 18, 2015. Photo by Natalya Kraynova for the "Caucasian Knot"
06:38, 20 April 2015
Moscow hosts presentation of Alisa Ganieva's book on modern Dagestan "Bride and Groom"
In Moscow, Alisa Ganieva, a Dagestani writer, has presented her new book "Bride and Groom". The novel, which is included in the long lists of the Russian Booker and the Big Book Prizes," describes modern Dagestan, where traditional and contemporary communities go together.
Posters in front of the Parliament. Photo by Inna Kukudzhanova for the "Caucasian Knot"
06:03, 20 April 2015
In Georgia, activists demand to stop terror against Assyrians in Iraq and Syria
On April 19, various cities of Georgia hosted actions in support of Assyrian Christians. Activists appealed to the authorities asking to provide shelter to children from Assyrian families.
23:46, 19 April 2015
Resident of Stavropol Territory killed by policemen in Grozny
In Grozny, an armed man from the federal wanted list was killed when he tried to ram a police car. This was reported by the power bodies of Chechnya.
Advocate Said-Magomed Chapanov (to the left). Photo by Magomed Tuaev for the "Caucasian Knot"
11:40, 19 April 2015
Advocates claim violation of Shamil Musaev's rights in Chechnya
In Chechnya, investigators violated the rights of Shamil Musaev, an advocate of the Advocates' Bar "Nizam", accused of large-scale fraud. This was reported by his defenders.
23:04, 18 April 2015
Abramyan's detention in Stavropol IVS extended by five days
The staff of the temporary detention facility (known as IVS) in Stavropol refused to release Mikhail Abramyan from the facility, saying that he must serve five days more of his punishment.
21:30, 18 April 2015
Darya Polyudova's case returned for further investigation
The head of the Investigating Department (ID) of the FSB for the Krasnodar Territory has returned the criminal case against the activist Darya Polyudova to the investigator with instruction to eliminate the violations, said the Darya's advocate.
18:46, 18 April 2015
Khadija Ismayilova awarded Barbara Goldsmith's Award "Freedom to Write"
The Azerbaijani journalist Khadija Ismayilova, who is under arrest, has been awarded the Barbara Goldsmith "Freedom to Write" Award of the American PEN Centre. Dozens of US sports journalists have joined the call of the PEN Centre to release Ismayilova from custody on the eve of the First European Games in Baku.
Fence around the construction territory. Photo by Natalia Dorokhina for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
15:00, 18 April 2015
Krasnodar residents complain about construction of multi-storied building near lake
In Krasnodar, in the fenced territory of one of the Karasun Lakes, construction works have been launched to erect a 16-storied residential complex. This was reported by local residents. According to them, builders began to pour concrete to the territory that was once used by city residents for their walks.
Armenia Genocide Victims Memorial. Photo: http://russia-armenia.info/node/8225
14:30, 18 April 2015
Participants of Moscow conference claim negative consequences of non-recognition of Armenian Genocide
In Moscow, participants of the conference dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire have expressed their concern that the non-recognition of the above mentioned events can give rise to new crimes. According to the conference participants, the recognition of the Armenian Genocide is important for restoration of historical justice.
Turkish police car. Photo: http://www.panarmenian.net/rus/news/130286/
11:29, 18 April 2015
Dagestani native wanted in Turkey on suspicion of plotting terror act
Patimat Abdulgamidova, a native of Dagestan, is wanted in Turkey on suspicion of plotting a terror act. This was reported by the Turkish police. According to the power bodies of Dagestan, Patimat Abdulgamidova could be recruited by Dagestani militants.
10:10, 18 April 2015
Police initiate investigation into case of beating Gadjimurad Omarov in Makhachkala
In Makhachkala, the police launched the investigating into the case of beating of Gadjimurad Omarov, the leader of the Dagestani regional branch of the "Spravedlivaya Rossiya" (Fair Russia) Party.
06:08, 18 April 2015
Mikhail Abramyan's party colleagues report on his hunger strike at Stavropol IVS
Mikhail Abramyan, the Secretary of the Committee of the Stavropol branch of the "Communists of Russia" Party, has declared a hunger strike at the IVS (temporary detention facility) of Stavropol. According to party colleagues of Mikhail Abramyan, he protests against political persecution and non-admission of advocate.
News
A still from the 525th day of continuous protests in Tbilisi. Photo: MO SE / Facebook Protesters in Tbilisi supported the arrested activist Giorgadze.

Protesters in Tbilisi demanded the release of political prisoners.

A still of a man detained in Tbilisi on suspicion of espionage. Photo: TV Pirveli / https://tvpirveli.ge/ka/siaxleebi/kriminali/126948-jashushobis-braldebit-magalchinosani-daakaves A high-ranking government official has been detained in Georgia in connection with an espionage case.

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.