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22:25, 24 November 2023

Dagestani journalist Idris Yusupov* registered as foreign agent

The Russian Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has justified the inclusion of the Dagestani journalist, Idris Yusupov*, into the list of foreign agents by his participation in the creation of materials for foreign agents and the dissemination of "unreliable information about the decisions taken by Russian authorities and the policies pursued by them."

Denis Mamedov's notice record in the database of the Russian Ministry of interior

19:57, 24 November 2023

MCC upholds arrest in absentia of Stavropol citizen for fakes about Russian Army

The Moscow City Court (MCC) has upheld the arrest in absentia of Denis Mamedov, who, together with his wife Maria, was put on the wanted list in the case of fakes about the Russian Army.

The unrests in Makhachkala. Screenshot of the video from the "VKontakte"

18:51, 24 November 2023

POC counts 126 people arrested after Makhachkala riots

Overall 126 persons are being held under arrest within the criminal case of mass riots at the Makhachkala Airport, Shamil Khadulaev has reported after the visit of the Dagestani Public Oversight Commission (POC) to the SIZO (pre-trial prison). Seven of those arrested refuse to agree with the charges.

Ganiev, who was shot dead by law enforcers in Sunzha. Photo: https://fortanga.org

18:48, 24 November 2023

Veterans of power bodies comment on armed incident in Ingushetia

The circumstances of the detention of an alleged militant accomplice in Sunzha and the wounding of a law enforcer in the onset shootout raise questions about the training level of Ingush law enforcers, veterans of law enforcement bodies have stated.

The Strasbourg Court. Photo: https://espch.site/

16:50, 24 November 2023

ECtHR recognizes rights violation of activist from Georgievsk

Russian authorities have violated the rights of Mikhail Pidenko, who was fined for discrediting the Russian Army, to a fair trial, freedom of expression and appeal, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled, awarding him compensation of EUR 5000, although Russia has refused to enforce ECtHR's decisions.

Askhab Tamaev, Isa Ibragimov and Arbi Emiev (from left to right). Photo from Ibragimov's Telegram channel

23:13, 23 November 2023

Bloggers’ advertising of gambling contradicts Chechen traditions

In their comments on the Internet, social media users have suggested that a preventive conversation held by the Chechen Minister of Sports and bloggers Askhab Tamaev and Arbi Emiev could be provoked by a posted video about a conflict using obscene language or by an advertisement for an online casino.

The Institute for Humanitarian Research. Photo: https://ru.foursquare.com

22:55, 23 November 2023

Defenders of Institute for Humanitarian Research in Kabardino-Balkaria report pressure

Human rights defenders and activists who came out in support of the Institute for Humanitarian Research in Kabardino-Balkaria after searches at scientists’ houses have been summoned by the police to write explanation letters about the alleged dissemination of slander.

Eduard Ataev, a former coordinator of Alexei Navalny's* office in Makhachkala. Screenshot of the video by the "Caucasian Knot" "Navalny's headquarters appeared in Dagestan despite threats" https://www.kavkaz-uzel.eu/videos/6658

20:46, 23 November 2023

In Dagestan, activist Eduard Ataev sentenced to real freedom deprivation

The Khasavyurt District Court has found Eduard Ataev, a former coordinator of Navalny's* office in Makhachkala, guilty of possession of an explosive device and narcotic drugs. He was sentenced to six years and five months in a penal colony.

Igor Nagavkin at trial. Photo by Vyacheslav Yaschenko for the "Caucasian Knot"

18:54, 23 November 2023

Rights defender Igor Nagavkin claims threats and pressure at SIZO

At his trial within the case concerning disorganization of the work of the SIZO (pre-trial prison), Igor Nagavkin, a human rights defender, has stated constant threats and pressure on him from the SIZO administration.

Riots at an airport in Makhachkala. Screenshot of the video https://www.topnews.ru/news_id_789873.html

17:38, 23 November 2023

Forty accused in case on unrest in Makhachkala remain in custody

The Supreme Court of Dagestan received 44 complaints about the arrests of the persons accused in the case on riots at an airport in Makhachkala. Out of those 44, 40 complaints were dismissed.

Idris Yusupov has held a solo picket. Photo: "Chernovik" (Draft) https://t.me/chernovik/63079

23:50, 22 November 2023

Makhachkala residents consider helping Palestinians their duty

In Makhachkala, journalist Idris Yusupov has held a solo picket in support of residents of Palestine. The journalist notes the active reaction of city residents to his poster.

Alexandra Stepanischeva, photo by V. Yaschenko for the "Caucasian Knot"

21:18, 22 November 2023

Wife of mobilized Volgograd resident wants to return her husband back home from SMO zone

In Volgograd, a court started a re-trial on a claim filed by Alexandra Stepanischeva, a wife of mobilized Anton Stepanischev. According to the woman’s claim, her husband suffers from serious diseases and has not been subjected to a medical examination during conscription or a military medical commission.

Law enforcers. Photo: https://gazetaingush.ru/news/v-nazrani-otmenen-rezhim-kto

21:15, 22 November 2023

Shootout with law enforcers in Ingushetia was the first in seven months

The shootout in Sunzha, where law enforcers killed an armed man, was preceded by a similar incident in the Malgobek District in April 2023.

17:45, 22 November 2023

After justifying Adam Kadyrov, Chingiz Akhmadov awarded with apartment

On the occasion of the World Television Day, Ramzan Kadyrov presented an apartment to Chingiz Akhmadov, the Director of the "Grozny" ChGTRK (Chechen State TV and Radio Broadcasting Company), who distinguished himself by straightforwardly justifying Adam Kadyrov for beating Nikita Zhuravel at the Grozny SIZO (pre-trial prison).

23:51, 21 November 2023

Resident of Kabardino-Balkaria fined for pacifist inscription on backpack

In Nalchik, a court recognized a pacifist inscription on a backpack as discrediting the Russian Armed Forces and fined a local resident 30,000 roubles. That was reported by the human rights project “OVD-Info”*.

Palestine. Photo: World Health Organization

22:37, 21 November 2023

Authorities of Dagestan promise to accept Palestinian refugees

Dagestan is ready to accept up to 200 Palestinian refugees, and places in a sanatorium have been prepared for their accommodation. That is reported by the administration of the republic’s leader.

Idris Yusupov. Photo from the Telegram channel of the "Chernovik" (Draft) outlet

20:15, 21 November 2023

Picketers compare Makhachkala townspeople's reaction to actions in support of Gadjiev and Palestinians

The events in the Gaza Strip have distracted for some time the attention of Makhachkala townspeople from sentencing of the journalist, Abdulmumin Gadjiev. The actions in support of Palestinians evoke more responses, but the injustice against Gadjiev continues outraging people, the solo picketers, Idris Yusupov and Magomed Magomedov, have noted.

Larisa Baragunova. Screenshot of the video by the "Caucasian Knot"

17:35, 21 November 2023

Activist Larisa Baragunova’s arrest extended

A public prosecutor managed to convince a court of the need to extend the arrest of Tyrnyauz activist Larisa Baragunova, accused of attacking a police officer. Activist’s relatives claim that Larisa Baragunova does not receive the necessary medical treatment in a SIZO (pre-trial prison).

15:50, 21 November 2023

Contract soldier from Sochi sentenced for leaving military unit

Alexander Chechel, a contract soldier from Sochi, was sentenced to 6.5 years of imprisonment in a penal colony for leaving his military unit twice.

Saida Sirazhudinova. Photo: official website of the Dagestan State University of National Economy https://dgunh.ru

23:35, 20 November 2023

Dagestani activist Sirazhudinova treats denunciation on support for anti-Semitic actions as slander

Saida Sirazhudinova, an activist, has called the Anna Korobkova's denouncement of Saida's support for anti-Semitic actions in Dagestan to be slander and information distortion.

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