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The monument to Akhmat Kadyrov in Southern Butovo, Moscow. Photo: https://protokol.band/2023/12/11/kudryashov-sizo/

22:55, 12 December 2023

Analysts consider tossing pig’s head at Kadyrov monument to be anti-Muslim action

A head of a dead animal tossed to a Muslim monument may be regarded as an insult to the feelings of believers, regardless of the personality of Akhmat Kadyrov, analysts note. The qualification of the actions of a person detained for posting a video showing a pig’s head tossed at the Akhmat Kadyrov monument in Moscow depends on the investigators’ position, an advocate emphasizes.

Magomed Magomedov at a solo picket in defence of Abdulmumin Gadjiev. Photo https://chernovik.net

22:37, 12 December 2023

Dagestani journalist Magomedov achieves review of his detention case by law enforcers at picket

The Supreme Court (SC) of Dagestan has declared illegal the court's ruling on the lawsuit lodged by Magomed Magomedov, a deputy editor-in-chief of the "Chernovik" outlet, against the policemen who had detained him at his solo picket. The lawsuit has been sent for reconsideration.

FSB agents. Photo by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation

21:47, 12 December 2023

Case against four attackers on Pskov paratroopers in Chechnya sent to court

The investigation into the case of four residents of Tatarstan accused of attacking, under command of Shamil Basaev and Khattab, Pskov paratroopers in Chechnya is over.

18:09, 12 December 2023

In Chechnya, court closes case on discrediting Russian Army

The Shalinsky District Court has closed a case against local resident Magomed-Salakh Dedeev, accused of discrediting Russian Armed Forces.

23:48, 11 December 2023

Mobilized resident of Rostov Region sentenced for leaving his military unit

The Novocherkassk Garrison Court found mobilized Vadim Idiyatullin guilty of abandoning his military unit. The convict himself explained his action by his wife’s serious health problems.

Rustaveli Avenue opposition protests. Tbilisi, December 10, 2023. Photo: Netgazeti https://netgazeti.ge/news/700993/

23:16, 11 December 2023

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of December 4-10, 2023

Opposition and authorities in Azerbaijan, persecution of pacifists and activists in Southern Russia, split in the “UNM” Party, Caucasus and Palestine, 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 4-10, 2023, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.

22:16, 11 December 2023

Two Ingush policemen accused of falsifying drug case

In Magas, two policemen have been charged with falsifying a criminal case for drug possession against a local resident.

Law enforcers. Photo: Maxim Tishin / Yugopolis

21:07, 11 December 2023

Murder in Nazran recalls problem of "honour killings" in Northern Caucasus

Despite the extremely negative perception in the society, "honour killings" continue in the republics of Northern Caucasus, including Ingushetia, and authorities and elders would not take an active part in the fight against them, Saida Sirazhudinova and Aida Mirmaksumova, human rights defenders, have noted.

The monument to Akhmat Kadyrov in Moscow, photo newizv.ru

19:58, 11 December 2023

Muscovite detained in Krasnodar for laying a pig's head at monument to Kadyrov

Dmitry Kudryashov has been detained in Krasnodar after in October laying a pig's head at the monument to Akhmat Kadyrov in Moscow.

19:10, 11 December 2023

After killing gay pride parade participant in Germany, native of Chechnya faces extradition

A court in Germany decided to extradite the 21-year-old native of Chechnya, who, according to investigators, had beaten up a gay pride parade participant to death. His advocate claims that his client is homosexual himself, and he receives threats from other Chechen natives.

Muslims in Masjid al-Haram, also known as the Great Mosque of Mecca, in Mecca. Screenshot of the video from the Andolu news agency YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi-0zBY9ZwE

23:57, 9 December 2023

Caucasus experts treat the cost of undertaking Hajj as unaffordable

This year, the cost of making a Hajj trip starts at USD 4900. According to Caucasus experts, this cost is unaffordable for most residents; they will have to rely on sponsors who could pay for their trip.

A participant of a video filmed in Yerevan who threw flowers on the asphalt with the words: "Grave for Ramzan Kadyrov." Screenshot of the video from Senik Muradyan's page on Facebook (the activities of the Meta Company, owning Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, are banned in Russia)

22:55, 9 December 2023

Female foreigner apologizes for brawl in Yerevan streets and "a grave for Kadyrov"

In Yerevan, policemen have detained two foreigners on suspicion of hooliganism and damage to property. This was preceded by posting a video in which the woman apologized to Armenian people for the brawl in Yerevan and her words "Grave for Ramzan Kadyrov."

The riots at the Makhachkala Airport. Screenshot of the photo from the Telegram channel "Ranshe vsekh. Nu pochti" (Before anyone. Well, almost)

19:52, 9 December 2023

Resident of Dagestan accused of attacking law enforcer during airport unrests

According to information from the Dagestani Supreme Court (SC), at least one of those arrested because of unrests at Makhachkala Airport is accused of assaulting a law enforcer. The SC has received at least 74 complaints against the arrests due to above unrests.

The European Court of Human Rights. Photo: https://archi.ru

18:51, 9 December 2023

ECtHR recognizes violations of rights of participants in street protests in Sochi and Taganrog

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) awarded compensation to five residents of Sochi and a resident of Taganrog, recognizing their detentions at rallies in support of Alexei Navalny* as illegal.

Evgeny Manchenko. Screenshot of the video youtu.be/k_W1jt7rSoM

16:33, 9 December 2023

Court’s decision in case against law enforcers gives hope to mother of beaten Krasnodar resident

In Krasnodar, the court of cassation cancelled the acquittal of two former policemen and returned for reconsideration the case on beating of disabled person Evgeny Manchenko. The court’s decision gave hope for a fair verdict, states a victim’s mother.

Members of the "Akhmat" unit. Photo: https://grozny.tv

23:58, 8 December 2023

"Vyorstka": four Akhmat fighters removed from terrorist list ahead of time

After taking part in the special military operation (SMO) in Ukraine as members of the "Akhmat" unit, four natives of Chechnya, Dagestan and the Bryansk Region have been prematurely excluded from the list of terrorists and extremists run by the "Rosfinmonitoring" (Russian Federal Financial Monitoring Service), the outlet named "Vyorstka" (Layout) has reported.

23:50, 8 December 2023

Kuban court treats talks about Islam as illegal missionary activities

Ilesbek Baltaev, a citizen of Uzbekistan, has been fined in the Krasnodar Territory (also known as Kuban by the name of the main river) for illegal missionary work; the court has treated talks about Islam and prayers in a prayer room as such work.

Vadim Kharchenko*. Screenshot of the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77opLWXPAaQ *included into the register of foreign agents

23:25, 8 December 2023

Rights defenders declare blogger Vadim Kharchenko* political prisoner

The persecution of blogger Vadim Kharchenko* under the article of discrediting the Russian Army is politically motivated, the human rights project "Support for Political Prisoners. Memorial" has informed and demanded his release and termination of the criminal case against him.

Refugees from Palestine. Photo by the Russian Ministry for Emergencies

15:54, 8 December 2023

Social network users dispute about reception of Palestinian refugees in Nalchik

It is appropriate to accept refugees when the republic's own problems have been resolved, users of the Instagram* public have pointed out in connection with the arrival of refugees from Palestine in Nalchik. Their opponents treat such statements unacceptable and express their readiness to help Palestinians.

A criminal case. Photo by Yelena Sineok, Yuga.ru

04:35, 8 December 2023

Case on torture of Caucasian natives in Saratov prison hospital received by court

The Saratov Regional Court received a case on torture of prisoners, including natives of Chechnya, Dagestan, Georgia, and Azerbaijan, in the regional tuberculosis hospital No. 1 of the regional Federal Penitentiary Service (known as FSIN) in Saratov. Charges have been brought against two former employees of the FSIN and six prisoners.

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