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Cordoning off at the place of mass detention of mosque-goers, September 12, 2014, Derbent. Photo courtesy of an eyewitness
16:43, 12 September 2014
Residents of Dagestan report on mass detentions of mosque-goers in Makhachkala and Derbent (+video)
Residents of the cities of Makhachkala and Derbent complain about mass detentions of mosque-goers in city mosques. In the capital of Dagestan, the police confirmed the reports on detentions; however, law enforcers of Derbent refuted to confirm the information.
Law enforcers in the streets of Grozny. Chechnya. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the "Caucasian Knot"
16:21, 12 September 2014
Grozny resident complains about investigators' inaction in her son's kidnapping
Zura Matsaeva from Grozny has stated that for almost eight months she knows nothing about her 31-year-old son Rizvan Matsaev. The latter's relatives and friends believe that he was kidnapped by some law enforcement body and complain about investigators' inaction.
The Moscow City Court (MCC). Photo: Pravo.Ru, http://pravo.ru/news/view/15804
15:29, 12 September 2014
MCC rejects HRC's motion against District Court's refusal to consider complaint about registration as foreign agent
The Moscow City Court (MCC) has dismissed the appeal complaint filed by the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" against the District Court's decision, which had recognized the demand of the Moscow Prosecutor's Office (MPO) to get registered as a foreign agent to be legitimate, said Ulyana Solopova, the head of the press service of the MCC.
13:50, 12 September 2014
Fizuli Mirzakhanov killed in Tabasaran District of Dagestan was wanted for involvement in terror act in Khuchni village
Fizuli Mirzakhanov killed in the Tabasaran District of Dagestan was wanted for involvement in an illegal armed formation (IAF) and in the terror act committed in the village of Khuchni one year ago. According to the investigating authorities of Dagestan, Fizuli Mirzakhanov and Djafar Khanmagomedov, who was killed together with him, declined the offer to surrender.
Dmitry Pavlyuchenkov (to the left) in the courtroom. Photo: AFP, http://www.svoboda.org/content/article/25432938.html
12:31, 12 September 2014
Medical examination finds Pavlyuchenkov healthy enough to serve his term in colony
A medical examination has concluded that Dmitry Pavlyuchenkov, sentenced in the case of the murder of Anna Politkovskaya, an observer of the "Novaya Gazeta", is healthy enough to serve his sentence, said Karina Moskalenko and Anna Stavitskaya, representatives of the victim party, at the Moscow City Court (MCC).
Special operation. Photo nac.gov.ru
08:55, 12 September 2014
"Kommersant": militants killed in Dagestan identified as Fizuli Mirzakhanov and Djafar Khanmagomedov
During the special operation conducted in the Tabasaran District of Dagestan, two men were killed. They have been preliminary identified as Fizuli Mirzakhanov and Djafar Khanmagomedov, members of the local militant grouping named "Yuzhnaya" (Southern), the "Kommersant" has reported with reference to sources in law enforcement bodies.
The building of the Armenian Parliament. Photo: http://parliament.am/?lang=eng
04:26, 12 September 2014
Chief of Armenian Parliament Security Service attacks journalist, NGOs claim
The Chief of the Parliament Security Service has used force against a journalist of the "A1+" TV Channel and hindered the journalist's work. This was stated by journalist and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) of Armenia.
Hand grenade. Photo: http://62.mvd.ru/
04:18, 12 September 2014
Zalimkhan Tkhamokov, detained resident of Nalchik, placed under home arrest
In Nalchik, the Court has pronounced the decision on the pre-trial restriction measure in the form of one-month home arrest for Zalimkhan Tkhamokov, a KBR resident. According to his wife, on September 9, he was detained on charges of illegal possession of weapons.
Timur Kuashev. Photo by Magomed Tuaev for the "Caucasian Knot"
03:15, 12 September 2014
KBR: forensic examination fails to reveal causes of Timur Kuashev's death
The forensic medical examination to reveal the causes of the death of Timur Kuashev, a journalist and civil society activist, conducted by forensic experts in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR), has failed to answer the question about the causes of the journalist's death.
23:39, 11 September 2014
Man kidnapped in Makhachkala, eyewitnesses report
The incident occurred at the corner of Batyrai and Suleiman Stalsky Streets, said one of the eyewitnesses. According to his story, 5-8 armed men, most of them in masks, arrived in two cars, pushed a young man into one of the cars and drove away.
Special operation. Photo http://nac.gov.ru/
22:50, 11 September 2014
In Dagestan, two persons are killed during special operation in Tabasaran District
According to the preliminary information, two persons were killed in an armed clash in the Tabasaran District of Dagestan, stated a source in the law enforcement bodies.
22:50, 11 September 2014
NAC: two men killed today in Dagestan were militants
As reported by the Russia's National Antiterrorist Committee (NAC), the two persons killed on Thursday, September 11, during an armed clash in the Tabasaran District of Dagestan, were involved in the armed underground.
18:58, 11 September 2014
In Dagestan, advocate Sapiyat Magomedova claims being ill-treated by policeman
Advocate Sapiyat Magomedova claims that the Deputy Chief of the Investigating Division (ID) of the Khasavyurt OVD (Interior Division) rudely treated her and used force against her. The advocate requests the administration of the Dagestani law enforcement bodies to assist in the investigation into the incident.
Mourning events dated for the 10th anniversary of the terror act at the Beslan school. North Ossetia - Alania, September 1, 2014. Photo by Emma Marzoeva for the "Caucasian Knot"
13:43, 11 September 2014
Kirill Koroteev: ECtHR to determine if authorities violated rights of hostages in Beslan terror act
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) is to consider the case of the victims of the terror act in Beslan and to reveal if the rights of hostages were violated. The materials of the official investigation have been submitted to the Strasbourg Court by the Russian Government.
Said Amirov's defence at the court session, July 2014. Photo by Oleg Pchelov for the "Caucasian Knot"
09:47, 11 September 2014
Said Amirov's defence reports on completion of investigative actions in case on murder of Dagestani investigator Arsen Gadjibekov
Investigators have completed the investigation into the case against Said Amirov, the dismissed Mayor of Makhachkala, and his nephew Yusup Djaparov, accused of organization of the murder of Dagestani investigator Arsen Gadjibekov and already sentenced on charges of plotting a terror act.
Azerbaijani defence industry. Photo: http://adex2014.com/2014/?p=gallery&album=products
07:19, 11 September 2014
Azerbaijani defence industry exhibition "ADEX-2014" has 200 participants from 34 countries
Baku opens the exhibition of the Azerbaijani International Defence Industry "ADEX-2014". The exhibition will show products of 200 companies from 34 countries of the world. This is the first event of this format, and neither Azerbaijan nor the South Caucasus as a whole ever hosted similar exhibitions.
A prayer near "Masjid al-Haram". Photo Ali Mansuri https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A5%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B6#mediaviewer/File:Supplicating_Pilgrim_at_Masjid_Al_Haram._Mecca,_Saudi_Arabia.jpg
06:43, 11 September 2014
Chechen pilgrims to leave for Hajj on September 15
The first group of pilgrims from Chechnya, who this year commit Hajj to Mecca, will leave for Saudi Arabia on September 15. In total, this year, 2600 residents of Chechen will go for Hajj, the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) of Chechnya reports.
At the precinct election commission (PEC) No. 46-13. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
03:59, 11 September 2014
Sochi CPRF activists assert that polling stations work with violations at Mayor election
In the course of the inspection tour of the polling stations of the Tsentralny District of Sochi, conducted by activists of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF), serious violations were detected. This was stated by the CPRF.
Magomed Bisavaliev, the editor-in-chief of the magazine "Dagestan". Photo: Federal Lezghin National and Cultural Autonomy, http://flnka.ru/
02:42, 11 September 2014
Dagestani experts: abolition of direct elections of municipality heads not to help Abdulatipov in controlling all cities and districts
In Dagestan, a bill to abolish direct elections was initiated by republic's leader Ramazan Abdulatipov, who wishes to gain control over authorities of town and district level. This opinion was expressed by the experts questioned by the "Caucasian Knot".
A law enforcer. Photo nac.gov.ru
18:14, 10 September 2014
Advocate of Nalchik resident Zalimkhan Tkhamokov complains about unlawful detention of her client
The detention of Zalimkhan Tkhamokov, a resident of Nalchik, who had been earlier treated as kidnapped, was reported by his advocate Elena Bairamkulova. Zalimkhan Tkhamokov is accused of illegal possession of weapons, the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" reports.
News
March in Tbilisi. Screenshot of Mo Se's photo from May 3, 2026, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=4297407353907337&set=pcb.4297408117240594 A march demanding medical treatment for children took place in Tbilisi.

Participants in a march in Tbilisi demanded freedom of the media.

Protesters in Tbilisi demanded that children be provided with medicine and food.

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.