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Advocate Ravil Tugushev, Imam of St. Petersburg Munir Beyusov and Ruslan Kambiev (to the left) at the session in the Krasnodar Regional Court. Krasnodar, December 17, 2013. Photo from Ruslan Kambiev personal page at facebook.com
14:41, 17 December 2013
Krasnodar Regional Court cancels decision to ban Koran translation
The Krasnodar Regional Court has cancelled the decision of the Oktiabrsky District Court of Novorossiysk to recognize the book "Semantic Translation of Holy Koran into Russian" written by Elmir Guliev, a well-known Azerbaijani religious philosopher, as an extremist one. This was reported by advocate Ravil Tugushev.
Mountains in the Tsumada District of Dagestan. Photo by Abdurakhman Magomedov, http://www.odnoselchane.ru/
11:00, 17 December 2013
In Dagestan, border guard perished in avalanche, and two others injured
On December 16, in the Tsumada District of Dagestan, an avalanche occurred. It covered a border guard squad. One soldier was killed, and two others were wounded. This was reported by a source from the law enforcement bodies of the republic.
Resident of Djivani village Karine Arutyunyan. Nagorno-Karabakh, December 5, 2013. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"
08:36, 17 December 2013
In Nagorno-Karabakh, residents of Djivani village claim absence of infrastructure and low living standards
Local residents believe that the village of Djivani of the Martuni District of Nagorno-Karabakh is isolated because of absence of transport communications, the Internet, and TV channels. The village administration promises to solve infrastructure problems in the nearest future.
Department of "Regional Development Bank". Photo http://osetia.kvaisa.ru/
08:16, 17 December 2013
North Ossetian authorities stand for examination of deposits at "RDB", which insurance reimbursement was rejected
The Deposit Insurance Agency (DIA) and the external department of the North Ossetian "Regional Development Bank" should have conducted an examination for each individual deposit, on which no insurance compensation has still been paid. This was stated by Azamat Khadikov, First Deputy Chairman of the Government of North Ossetia.
One of the damaged flats on the 7th floor of the house destroyed during the warfare in August 2008. South Ossetia, Tskhinvali, December 2, 2013. Photo by Mariya Kotaeva for the "Caucasian Knot"
07:08, 17 December 2013
Residents of dilapidated house in Tskhinvali fear that it may collapse
A multi-storey 54-apartment house located in the outskirt of Tskhinvali, which was partially destroyed during the warfare in August 2008, is in a poor condition and may collapse in the near future. This was stated by its residents. Eduard Dzagoev, the head of the Ministry of Construction of South Ossetia, states that in the next six months, no works for demolition of the house and resettlement of its residents will be held.
06:14, 17 December 2013
Builders of Olympic facilities in Sochi collect their final salary debts
The Limited Liability Company (LLC) "Okhotsk Construction Company" has finally paid the workers from Tajikistan the remainder of the wage arrears for the construction of Olympic housing in Sochi.
Akhmed Kotiev, Secretary of the Security Council of Ingushetia, killed during the shelling. Photo by the press service of the head of the republic, http://www.ingushetia.ru/
23:59, 16 December 2013
Ingush law enforcers get ready to meet Olympic Flame
On Monday, Magas hosted the meeting of the Antiterrorist Commission of Ingushetia. The main topics of the meeting were devoted to ensuring security during the Olympic Games in Sochi and the Olympic Torch Relay in Ingushetia.
Anar Mamedli. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
22:57, 16 December 2013
CMEDT leader detained in Azerbaijan
Anar Mamedli, the leader of the Centre for Monitoring Elections and Democracy Training (CMEDT), was taken in custody on charges of tax evasion, illegal entrepreneurship and abuse of power. This was stated by Bashir Suleimanly, Executive Director of CMEDT, one more figurant in the case.
Rally in support of Circassian and Abazin activists detained in Russia. Stambul, December 15, 2013. Photo http://www.cherkessia.net/
18:57, 16 December 2013
Istanbul and New York host rallies against detention of Circassian and Abazin activists in Russia
On December 15, in Istanbul and New York, near the buildings of Russian consulates in Turkey and the USA, rallies were held against detentions of Circassian and Abazin activists in Russia. This was reported by organizers of the protest actions and activists.
Arambiy Khapay. Photo by Anzor Nibo, http://www.aheku.org/
16:32, 16 December 2013
Investigators question three Circassian activists from Adygea
Today, the Investigating Department (ID) for the Krasnodar Territory of the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) questioned three Circassian activists from Adygea, said one of them – Adnan Khuade, an activist of the movement "Patriots of Circassia", and Abubekir Murzakan, the chairman of the public movement "Adyge Khekuzh – Circassia".
A special operation in the village of Bylym, Elbrus District of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. December 16, 2013. Photo http://nac.gov.ru/
15:35, 16 December 2013
NAC: persons killed in KBR had planned terror acts
The four persons killed during a special operation in the village of Bylym, Elbrus District of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR), had been involved in a number of high-profile crimes, the operational headquarters for the KBR reports. They planned in the near future to commit several terror acts and attacks on law enforcers, the National Antiterrorist Committee (NAC) of the Russian Federation reports.
Parviz Gashimli. Photo: ‘Turan’ news agency
15:29, 16 December 2013
AI urges Azerbaijani authorities to investigate journalist Gashimli's alleged torture
The international human rights organization "Amnesty International" (AI) has demanded from the Ministry of National Security (MNS) of Azerbaijan to investigate the allegations that the journalist and human rights activist Parviz Gashimli was exposed to torture and inhuman treatment while at the SIZO (pre-trial prison) of the MNS.
Iceberg Winter Sports Palace. Photo: Irina Lukyashko, YUGA.ru
14:42, 16 December 2013
National Post: Canadian intelligence intercepts Doku Umarov's plans to disrupt Sochi Olympics
Doku Umarov, the leader of the Russia's banned organization "Imarat Kavkaz", is planning to commit terror acts during the Winter Olympics in Sochi Russian, the National Post newspaper wrote with reference to its sources in the Canadian intelligence service.
Special operation held in the village of Bylym, Elbrus District of Kabardino-Balkaria. December 16, 2013. Photo http://nac.gov.ru/
14:06, 16 December 2013
Owner of house where militants were hiding killed in Bylym, locals report
The four casualties of the special operation held in the village of Bylym, Elbrus District of Kabardino-Balkaria, include the 32-year-old Takhir Atakuev, the owner of the blocked house. His wife and a baby were let out of the house before the assault, a villager told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
Activists of Circassian Diaspora in USA at the rally against human rights violations in the North Caucasus and prosecution of the Circassian people near the Consulate General of Russia in New York. December 15, 2013. Photo by Fatima Tlisova, https://www.facebook.com/fatima.tlisova
13:00, 16 December 2013
Mukhamed Cherkesov does not rule out convening Circassian congress to protest against detentions of Circassian activists
An extraordinary congress of the Circassian people can be convoked in response to detentions of Circassian activists in Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Cherkessia and Adygea. This was reported by Mukhamed Cherkesov, Chairman of the Circassian (Adyg) public organization "Adyge Khase". Activist Ruslan Kambiev, who was detained earlier, reports on the support actions that took place in Turkey and the USA.
Arkady Lander. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
11:31, 16 December 2013
Arkady Lander, editor-in-chief of newspaper "Mestnaya", dies In Sochi
At night on December 16, in Sochi, after a long illness and after being beaten in April 2010, the 65-year-old journalist Arkady Lander died. This was reported by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
09:00, 16 December 2013
Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of December 9-15
Bad weather creates problems for regions of Southern and Northern Caucasus and Southern Russia; start of considering the bill on abolishment of direct election of KBR leader; adoption of "Self-Government Code" in the first reading by Georgian Parliament against the opposition's boycott; detention of the former head of the OJSC "IDGC of Northern Caucasus" in the case of embezzlement of 4 billion roubles; change of plaque in Zmiyovskaya Balka Memorial in the Rostov Region, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of December 9-15, 2013, prepared by the "Caucasian Knot".
Baku, December 15, 2013. Participants of the rally against raise of tariffs for oil products. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
05:35, 16 December 2013
In Baku, oppositionists demand to cancel decision to raise fuel prices
Participants of an opposition rally held in Baku have demanded that the government should cancel the decision to raise tariffs for oil products and abandon intentions to raise the prices of other energy products and utilities. The protestors have also called for transparency in trading operations of the state oil company "SOCAR".
03:43, 16 December 2013
On December 9-15, 2013, 15 people suffered from armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week of December 9-15, 2013, at least 15 people fell victim to the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus; of them, nine people were lost and six more were wounded. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
Square in front of the city administration on the day of December 15, 2013. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
00:37, 16 December 2013
Rally near Sochi City Administration was attended by up to 100 persons
In Sochi, a rally was held in front of the city administration. People protested against permanent collapses of light, water, gas, and heating supply. According to various estimates, the protest action was attended by 50-100 persons.
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