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21:42, 10 December 2024

Policeman accused in Dalgatov's death case sentenced to colony term

The court has sentenced Islam Atavov, a Makhachkala policeman, to 7.5 years in penal colony for his involvement in the death of the detained Kurban Dalgatov.

Vladimir Putin and a judge. Collage by the "Caucasian Knot". Photo: screenshot of a video http://www.kremlin.ru/

20:29, 10 December 2024

Sochi resident fined for insulting Russian President

A court in Sochi has fined Valery Musarin, a local resident, by 30,000 roubles for his post placed in a social network that was treated as offensive to the Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Beslan Kmuzov. Photo by the "Caucasian Knot"

15:31, 10 December 2024

"Caucasian Knot" correspondent detained at protest venue in Tbilisi and fined

At night on December 7, in Tbilisi, law enforcers detained Beslan Kmuzov, a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent, who was covering the protests held by supporters of Georgia's European integration.

23:53, 9 December 2024

Human rights defenders condemn detention of "Meydan TV" journalists

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned the detention of "Meydan TV" employees Ainur Elgunesh, Aitadj Tapdyg, Khayal Agaev, Aisel Umudova, Natig Djavadli and the freelance journalist Ramin Deko by Azerbaijani authorities.

Vladimir Kolokoltsev, Ramzan Kadyrov and Alexander Bastrykin. Collage by the "Caucasian Knot". Photo: http://kremlin.ru Screenshot of a video: https://t.me/RKadyrov_95

23:48, 9 December 2024

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of December 2-8, 2024

Protests in Georgia, Kadyrov: pros and cons, persecution of pacifists and activists in Southern Russia, new arrests of the opposition in Azerbaijan, and official data on the natives of Southern Russia who perished in Ukraine, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of December 2-8, 2024, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.

Vadim Kharchenko (included into the register of foreign agents). Screenshot of a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpQQBLzwJzs

22:52, 9 December 2024

Blogger Vadim Kharchenko* arrested for two months

A court in Gelendjik has placed Vadim Kharchenko*, a blogger, accused of slander, in custody until February 4, 2025.

Guzel Kasimova. Screenshot of a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZGvqwhjJJ4

20:44, 9 December 2024

Journalist Guzel Kasimova arrested in Cherkessk

The Cherkessk City Court has sent Guzel Kasimova, a journalist from Kazan, accused of knowingly making a false report about a terror act, to the SIZO (pre-trial prison until January 22, 2025. The defence intends to appeal against the court ruling.

18:52, 9 December 2024

Human rights defenders treat Kadyrov’s criticism of law enforcement bodies’ heads as test of his influence

When criticizing the heads of the Investigating Committee and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, the leader of Chechnya is measuring his influence with theirs. At the same time, Ramzan Kadyrov drew his attention to a case of a Chechen teenager living in Moscow, although hundreds of Chechen natives have been convicted on fabricated charges.

Participants of the rally in front of the Georgian parliament building. Photo taken by Beslan Kmuzov on December 6, 2024 for the "Caucasian Knot"

22:38, 8 December 2024

In Tbilisi, protesters announce their readiness for long-term protests

The authorities are changing their tactics by detaining activists instead of dispersing protests, but that has only angered protesters. Participants of the rally in front of the Georgian parliament building spoke about their willingness to attend rallies every day to achieve new parliamentary elections.

21:08, 8 December 2024

Blogger from Dagestan convicted of mocking Orthodox cross

The Dorogomilovsky Court of Moscow has sentenced Khavier Yarmagomedov, a native of Dagestan, to seven years in colony for trampling an Orthodox cross. He was also found guilty of spreading child pornography and was deprived of the right to administer websites for eight years.

Law enforcers. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"

20:27, 8 December 2024

“Meydan TV” journalists detained in Baku

Aytaj Tapdyg, Natig Djavadly, Ramin Djabrailzade, and Khayala Agaeva, employees of the “Meydan TV” portal, have been detained this evening. The Azerbaijani police reported an investigation into the smuggling of foreign currency.

Vadim Kharchenko, photo courtesy of Vadim Kharchenko's defense

20:06, 8 December 2024

Blogger Kharchenko* detained under new criminal case

A court in Gelendjik has released Vadim Kharchenko*, accused under several criminal articles, from custody, after which he was detained on suspicion of slander.

Ukrainian POWs at a meeting with Kadyrov. December 4, 2024. Screenshot of a video https://t.me/RKadyrov_95/5276

19:18, 8 December 2024

Kadyrov's idea of using POWs as "human shield" surprises military experts

The air defence systems deployed in the republics of the North-Caucasian Federal District (NCFD) need to be strengthened to protect against drone attacks, while the Kadyrov's proposal to place Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) on building roofs is unable to protect from attacks.

Ramzan Kadyrov and Alexander Bastrykin. Collage by the "Caucasian Knot". Photo: http://kremlin.ru Screenshot of a video: https://t.me/RKadyrov_95

23:49, 7 December 2024

Investigating Committee responds to Kadyrov’s criticism of Bastrykin

The teenager, for whom Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov stood up, is accused of beating minors on the streets of Moscow, the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) reports. Investigators released a video of several fights involving the teenager.

Vladimir Kolokoltsev, Ramzan Kadyrov and Alexander Bastrykin. Collage by the "Caucasian Knot". Photos: http://kremlin.ru Screenshot of a video: https://t.me/RKadyrov_95

23:28, 7 December 2024

Kadyrov claims professional incompetence of Russian ICRF’s and MIA’s heads

The anger of the leader of Chechnya was caused by a criminal case instituted against a teenager from Chechnya for hooliganism.

The police at a protest action on the streets of Tbilisi. December 4, 2024. Photo: Telegram channel Tbilisi life

22:54, 7 December 2024

Ombudsman counts 188 cases of brutal treatment of detainees during protests in Georgia

Most of those detained during protests in Georgia, who were visited by representatives of the country’s Ombudsman, reported that the police used excessive force against them during detentions. Advocates for the detainees claimed that their clients were beaten in detention facilities as well.

16:14, 7 December 2024

Meydan TV's statement regarding latest arrests of journalists

On Friday, 6 December 2024, beginning around 1pm Baku local time, Meydan TV's newsroom lost contact with a number of individuals, some of whom collaborate with Meydan TV.

Boris Goncharenko (left) and Bogdan Abdurakhmanov. Screenshot of a photo posted by the "Solidarity Zone" on June 26, 2024 https://t.me/solidarity_zone/2707

22:50, 6 December 2024

Prosecutor demands long terms for Goncharenko and Abdurakhmanov for arson of military commissariat

The prosecution has asked to sentence Boris Goncharenko to 11 years and Bogdan Abdurakhmanov to 12 years in colony, accusing then within the case of setting the military commissariat (registration and enlistment office) on fire. This was reported by the human rights project "Solidarity Zone".

The Sovietsky District Court of Vladikavkaz. Photo: https://sudyrf.info/vladikavkaz/sovetskiy-rayonnyy-sud-g-vladikavkaza

22:48, 6 December 2024

Resident of North Ossetia repeatedly fined for discrediting Russian Army

Andrei Kolomiets, a 57-year-old resident of North Ossetia, was fined 50,000 roubles for his negative statements about the Russian Armed Forces. This has already been his second fine.

Timur Idalov. Screenshot of a photo posted by the RusNews on October 31, 2024 https://t.me/rusnews/61664

21:49, 6 December 2024

Lawyers criticize verdict to their Chechen colleague Timur Idalov

The court has groundlessly added an aggravating motive to Timur Idalov, a Chechen advocate, in the case of threats to the prosecutor, which led to a harsh punishment and left him in custody pending appeal, although he could have been released, lawyers have emphasized.

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