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Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo: https://www.grozny-inform.ru/

01:17, 22 September 2022

After rally, Kadyrov declares opponents of mobilization enemies of people

The leader of Chechnya supported the partial mobilization announced by the President of Russia. Ramzan Kadyrov called the opponents of the mobilization the enemies of the people and suggested to send to Ukraine the husbands of those women who have come out today to a rally against the mobilization in Grozny.

The Themis. Photo: Elena Sineok, Yuga.ru

19:27, 21 September 2022

Court rejects arguments of Dagestani natives about falsification of case and torture

The Fifth Cassation Court found untenable the arguments of the defence of Dagestani residents Rustam Idrisov and Vadim Maksubov about the falsification of a case on drugs and torture of Rustam Idrisov.

A summons to the military enlistment office. Photo: https://voenniybilet.com/povestka-v-armiyu/

19:17, 21 September 2022

Lawyers explain procedure for mobilization in Russia

As part of the partial mobilization announced today by the President of Russia, it is planned to call on 300,000 reservists. The lawyers interviewed by the “Caucasian Knot” explain that not all citizens are subject to partial mobilization.

Administrative Violations Code of Russia. Photo: Elena Sineok / Yuga.ru

13:41, 21 September 2022

Resident of Adygea fined for discrediting army

The court has imposed a fine of 30,000 roubles on Onar Djafarov, a resident of Adygea, finding him guilty of discrediting Russian militaries after he had damaged a banner.

Vladimir Putin. Photo: press service of the President of Russia

13:19, 21 September 2022

Putin announces partial mobilization in Russia

Vladimir Putin has signed a decree on partial mobilization, instructing the heads of Russian regions to ensure the conscription of reserve servicemen for military service.

Daud Mamilov in the court. Photo courtesy of Zakry Mamilov

11:10, 21 September 2022

Defence claims ungrounded Daud Mamilov's sentence

The advocate of Daud Mamilov, a native of Ingushetia, who was found guilty of involvement in a terrorist organization and sentenced to eight years in prison, has stated, apart from her appeal complaint, that there were no proofs of her client's guilt, and the verdict was unfounded.

Chechen military servicemen preparing to be sent to Ukraine. Photo: Grozny-Inform; https://www.grozny-inform.ru/news/society/139195/

10:49, 21 September 2022

Call for rally against mobilization spread in Chechnya

An audio message by a mother urging women to gather for a rally in front of the Main Mosque in Grozny and oppose sending their sons to Ukraine has been circulated among Chechen WhatsApp users.

Abdulmumin Gadjiev in a courtroom. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the Caucasian Knot

08:41, 21 September 2022

Gadjiev's colleagues treat witnesses' refusal to testify as proof of case falsification

At the latest court session on the case of the Dagestan journalist Abdulmumin Gadjiev, Askhab Djarbaev, a theologian, refused from his testimonies against the defendants, stating that he had not given such testimonies. Also, Kemal Tambiev, one of the defendants, stated the refusal from his testimonies given under pressure.

Unidentified persons poured paint over a banner with a portrait of a participant of the special operation in Ukraine. Photo: https://vk.com/rostovnadonu

08:27, 21 September 2022

Damage to banners in Rostov Region turns into criminal cases

Law enforcement bodies have opened criminal cases on discrediting the army after damaging banners with portraits of participants in the special operation in Ukraine in Rostov-on-Don and Novocherkassk.

Opponents of the landfill in the village of Poltavskaya block the road in protest, September 2022. Photo by Igor Scherbatsky and Natalia Goryaeva

23:33, 20 September 2022

Activist finds slander in statements voiced by official at gathering in Poltavskaya

Natalia Garyaeva reported to the police that at a gathering of residents in the village of Poltavskaya, an official accused activists of a commercial interest in closing the landfill. Natalia Garyaeva treated the official’s statement as defamation.

Ramzan Kadyrov (center, front row) during the ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chechen Republic. Photo: press service of the head of the Chechen Republic

23:14, 20 September 2022

Kadyrov hands out awards to relatives and friends on occasion of centenary of Chechnya

The medal “100 years of the founding of the Chechen Republic” was awarded to the mother and three daughters of Ramzan Kadyrov, as well as his other relatives and officials holding top positions in the republic, follows from the decree issued by the leader of Chechnya.

The village of Paraul (Karabudakhent District of Dagestan. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=k5MRzwcCfsQ

18:49, 20 September 2022

Social media users argue about demands of Paraul residents

Residents of the village of Paraul in the Karabudakhkent District of Dagestan blocked a road with the demand to resolve the problem with the gas supply. Social media users noted that the local authorities should help the villagers. Their opponents argue that owners of greenhouses with their illegal connections to the gas pipelines are to blame.

Policemen. Photo: Vlad Alexandrov, Yuga.ru

18:35, 20 September 2022

Oppositionist Aushev’s brother killed in Ingushetia

Businessman Musa Aushev, a brother of oppositionist and human rights defender Maksharip Aushev, whose murder in 2009 remained unsolved, died after being attacked by unidentified people. Sources associated the killing with a conflict around a land plot.

Celebration of the Circassian Day in Nalchik. Photo by Lyudmila Maratova for the Caucasian Knot

18:21, 20 September 2022

On Circassian Day, residents of Nalchik recall unresolved problems of preserving their native language and traditions

The Circassian Day is a good occasion to recall the problems of the people, note residents of Nalchik interviewed by the “Caucasian Knot”. Among the main problems of the Adygs, the people mentioned the preservation of their native language and national traditions, as well as the issue of repatriation of the Circassians.

Ships of the Caspian Flotilla. Photo: press service of the Ministry of Defence of Russia

14:08, 20 September 2022

Military serviceman from Caspian Flotilla fired for refusing to go to Ukraine

The garrison military court of Makhachkala has refused to find illegal the dismissal from the army of Firudin Gadjibekov, a serviceman of the Caspian Flotilla, who refused to go to the special operation zone in Ukraine.

Volunteers. Photo: https://vk.com/wall-4144008_1777287

13:54, 20 September 2022

Volgograd Governor gives number of volunteers in Ukraine

Since the start of the special operation a total of 1326 volunteers from the Volgograd Region have left for Ukraine, the Governor Andrei Bocharov has informed.

Marina Melikhova. Photo: Elena Sineok, Yuga.ru

11:34, 20 September 2022

Krasnodar activist accused of discrediting Russian Army

Two protocols on discrediting the Russian Army have been drawn up against Marina Melikhova, a supporter of "Citizens of the USSR"*; she was recently released from custody, where she served her term for public calls for extremist activities.

11:05, 20 September 2022

Long beards of Chechen males anger Kadyrov

Some Chechen men wear too long beards without being fully immersed in religion, Ramzan Kadyrov has stated, urging "the beefy guys in tight T-shirts and with long beards" to shave them down to the norm.

08:38, 20 September 2022

ICRF ignores Askhabov's statement about torture at rehab

The Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) has violated the deadline established by the law for responding to Magomed Askhabov's application about torture at the rehabilitation centre (rehab) in Khasavyurt, where he was forcibly held and "treated" for homosexuality, human rights defenders have stated.

Image made from video on domestic violence posted by the Caucasian Knot

08:23, 20 September 2022

Woman from Dagestan tells about her victory over domestic violence

The girl from Dagestan named Mika has managed to escape from her family, where she was subjected to violence, freedom restriction and was forcibly married at the age of 17; it follows from the podcast "Freedom (not) just around the corner."

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