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Police before the beginning of the protest action against the construction of a water intake station on the Samur River of the Magaramkent ROVD. December 11, 2013. Photo by http://lezgi-yar.ru/
18:10, 19 December 2013
Dagestan: detained protesters against construction of water intake are back at large
Fifteen protesters against the construction of a water intake station on the Samur River have been released after serving their administrative arrest, said the on duty unit of the Magaramkent ROVD (District Interior Division). Meanwhile, the village meeting of deputies passed a resolution to suspend the construction of the water intake facility.
Themis. Photo by Yury Grechko / Yugopolis
14:42, 19 December 2013
Custody of all defendants in Nalchik attack case extended again
Today, the Supreme Court of Kabardino-Balkaria, which is considering the Nalchik attack case, has extended the term of detention of all the figurants by three more months – till March 26, 2014.
13:37, 19 December 2013
Members of South-Caucasian Network of Rights Defenders decide to expand membership and increase interaction
Activists of 30 human rights NGOs of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia, which make up the South-Caucasian Network of Human Rights Defenders, have held a joint seminar, where they announced their countries' most typical problems in the human rights movement. After meeting the Georgian Ombudsman Ucha Nanuashvili, they decided to intensify cooperation among themselves and with international organizations, and to expand their ranks by inviting new members.
Crossing point between Georgia and South Ossetia. Photo: Zarina Sanakoeva (RFE/RL)
13:35, 19 December 2013
In Geneva, Georgian party refuses to discuss border delineation issues with South Ossetia
The negotiations on security issues in Southern Caucasus ended on December 18 in Geneva. Georgia refused to discuss the issues of the state border with South Ossetia and sign a joint statement on non-use of force in the region.
Zarema Bagavutdinova. Photo from her personal page at vk.com
11:59, 19 December 2013
HRC "Memorial" declares Zarema Bagavutdinova a political prisoner
The imprisonment in Dagestan of Zarema Bagavutdinova (or Bagautdinova, by other sources), a member of the Dagestani Regional Public Organization (DRPO) Pravozaschita" (Advocacy), accused of promoting terrorist activity, was applied to her exclusively because of her non-violent public activities, said the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" and decided to recognize the woman as a political prisoner.
Magomed Kaitov. Photo by the pres service of the Open Joint-Stock Company "IDGC (Interregional Distribution Grid Company) of Northern Caucasus"
09:48, 19 December 2013
Kaitov, ex-boss of "IDGC of Northern Caucasus" charged with embezzlement
Investigators have indicted Magomed Kaitov, the former Director General of the Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) "IDGC (Interregional Distribution Grid Company) of Northern Caucasus", on charges of a billion-worth embezzlement, said a source from law enforcement bodies.
Astrakhan, December 18, 2013. Solo picket of Andrei Egorov in support of the Porfiriev family near the city administration. Photo by Yelena Grebenyuk for the "Caucasian Knot"
07:13, 19 December 2013
Solo pickets in support of Porfiriev family held in Astrakhan
On December 18, the city of Astrakhan hosted solo pickets in support of the Porfiriev family, evicted from their house without providing any other housing. Activists Mikhail Anisenko and Andrei Egorov came to the city administration and stood there, in turn, with a poster reading: "Constitution of the Russian Federation; Bosses of Housing Department, Resign!"
02:44, 19 December 2013
Simonov: measures to ensure security at Sochi Olympics violate citizens' rights
Sochi authorities toughen the passport regime; and policemen are inspecting house after house, local residents report. However, as noted by Alexander Valov, the editor-in-chief of the edition "BlogSochi", these actions of the police fail to increase the safety of residents and visitors of Sochi; and according to Semyon Simonov, the coordinator of the reception office of the network "Migration and Law" of the HRC "Memorial" in Sochi, believes that law enforcers themselves violate citizens' rights and freedoms.
23:56, 18 December 2013
In Sochi, case against policeman, who beat Pavel Solovyov, builder of Olympic venues, brought to court
In Sochi, the trial in the case against a policeman from the Adler OVD (Interior Division), who is accused of abuse of power in connection with beating of builder Pavel Solovyov, has been scheduled for December 19. Victim Pavel Solovyov has arrived from Novosibirsk to Sochi to participate in the trial and give his testimony in the case, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.
20:58, 18 December 2013
Azerbaijan: heads of CEM&DT and PAICV accused of embezzling funds of American NGO
The top officials of the Centre for Election Monitoring and Democracy Training (CEM&DT) and the Public Association for International Cooperation of Volunteers (PAICV) are suspected of embezzling the funds of the US National Democratic Institute (NDI). The lawyer of Anar Mamedli, one of the suspects, has stated the invalidity of the charges presented by the General Prosecutor's Office (GPO) of Azerbaijan.
17:32, 18 December 2013
In Dagestan, trial in Zarema Bagautdinova's case to be held behind closed doors
The trial in the case against Zarema Bagautdinova, a member of the Dagestani Regional Public Organization (DRPO) "Pravozaschita" (Advocacy), will be held behind closed doors.
12:12, 18 December 2013
Krasnodar: judge replaced at Mikhail Savva's trial – case to be reconsidered
The case of Professor Mikhail Savva, accused of a fraud, will be reconsidered by a court in Krasnodar, since the judge in charge of the trial was replaced, said Elena Savva, the activist's wife, who is also acting as his public defender, adding that the first session was scheduled for December 20.
Special operation in the village of Bylym. Photo: NAC
10:28, 18 December 2013
KBR: suspected militant blows himself up after detention
The person, suspected of involvement in illegal armed formations (IAFs), who was detained on December 17 in the city of Tyrnyauz, blew himself up, when he brought power agents to the place, where, according to his story, his accomplice could be hiding, said a source from law enforcement bodies of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR).
Nicolas Fleury, the head of the ICRC mission in Nagorno-Karabakh, and Vera Grigoryan, the chairman of the Union of Relatives of Karabakh Warriors Missing in the Karabakh War
06:50, 18 December 2013
Nicolas Fleury: ICRC to continue humanitarian programmes in Nagorno-Karabakh
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will continue its activities in Nagorno-Karabakh. This was announced by Nicolas Fleury, the head of the ICRC mission, in Stepanakert at the opening of the photo exhibition dedicated to the ICRC's 150th anniversary of the organization. The exhibition presented 45 photographs of the ICRC's work around the world.
Ali Kerimli, the leader of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), speaks at the extraordinary meeting of civil society activists and opposition political forces of the country, devoted to protection of Anar Mamedli's rights. Baku, office of the Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety (IRFS), December 17, 2013. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
06:23, 18 December 2013
Ali Kerimli: Azerbaijan's authorities prosecute Anar Mamedli for his fair civic attitude
In Azerbaijan, the investigation into the case against Anar Mamedli is held in violation of his rights, the charges filed are unfounded, and the very case demonstrates the authorities' willingness to eliminate independent NGOs. This was stated by participants of the committee created in Baku to protect the rights of the arrested leader of the Centre for Monitoring Elections.
Door to a prison cell. Photo by user arnedielis, Flickr.com
04:58, 18 December 2013
Eranui Tumanyants: new Armenian Code of Criminal Procedure to relieve penitentiary institutions
The draft of the new Armenian Code of Criminal Procedure has been approved by the government and submitted to the Parliament for consideration. This was reported by Grair Tovmasyan, Minister of Justice, at a special briefing. Lawyers interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent expect that the new Code will significantly reduce the proportion of arrests in all possible pre-trial restriction measures.
00:33, 18 December 2013
Committee in defence of arrested Anar Mamedli, head of CEM&DT, set up in Azerbaijan
The public committee in defence of the rights of Anar Mamedli, the Chairman of the Centre for Election Monitoring and Democracy Training (CEM&DT), who was arrested on December 16, has been set up in Azerbaijan. The "Caucasian Knot" reports that this decision was made at an emergency meeting of civil society activists and country's oppositional politicians.
23:46, 17 December 2013
In Makhachkala, two passers-by were injured during shelling of DPS squad, a source from MIA reports
In Makhachkala, a road-and-patrol service (known as DPS) squad was shelled. As a result, one policeman was killed, and another policeman was wounded. Besides, two passers-by suffered.
Aslan Beshto. Photo: Mariam Bezhitashvili, https://www.facebook.com/
16:05, 17 December 2013
In Krasnodar, investigators question all earlier detained Circassian activists, Aslan Beshto reports
The Investigating Department of the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) for the Krasnodar Territory has questioned six Circassian activists, who were detained in the territory of Adygea, Karachay-Cherkessia, and Kabardino-Balkaria. Besides, they also questioned Arambiy Khapai, ex-Chairman of the movement "Adyge Khase-Circassian Parliament" of Adygea.
Protest action against the new funded pension system. Yerevan, November 15, 2013. Photo by Armine Martirosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
14:46, 17 December 2013
In Armenia, opponents of new pension system gather more than 1000 protestors in Yerevan streets
On Tuesday, in the centre of Yerevan, one more protest action against the new funded pension system was held. The event was organized by opposition parties, such as the "Heritage", the "Prosperous Armenia", the Armenian National Congress (ANC), and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) "Dashnaktsutyun". The protest action was attended by more than 1500 persons.
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