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Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo: official VKontakte account of Ramzan Kadyrov; VK.COM/RAMZAN

12:23, 1 September 2022

Ban of "Sahih al-Bukhari"* angers Kadyrov

The decision to include the "Sahih al-Bukhari"* – a collection of Prophet Muhammad's sayings – into the list of extremist materials should be immediately reconsidered, the head of Chechnya has stated. Muslims are defending the interests of the state only if it does not infringe on their religion, Ramzan Kadyrov has pointed out.

Image made from video posted by Ramzan Kadyrov, https://t.me/RKadyrov_95/2770

11:59, 1 September 2022

Daudov reveals number of volunteers from Chechnya fighting in Ukraine

A new group of volunteers has flown to Ukraine, the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, has reported today. Since the start of the military operation in Ukraine, more than 5000 volunteers have been sent there from Chechnya, Magomed Daudov, the Chairman (Speaker) of the Chechen Parliament, has added.

08:44, 1 September 2022

Seven natives of North Ossetia perish in Ukraine

Guards Sergeant Atsamaz Djioev, Sergeant Aslan Naifonov, Junior Sergeants Atsamaz Bestaev and Marat Bazrov, and Privates Taimuraz Lazarov, Alexander Popov and Kirill Khalin have perished in Ukraine; the Orders of Courage was handed over to their relatives, the press service of the head and the government of North Ossetia reported on August 31.

Screenshot of the announcement of the festival of shorts in Makhachkala, https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch7AyWDoG5A/

08:31, 1 September 2022

After condemnation in social networks, organizers changed format of shorts festival in Makhachkala

The announcement of the shorts festival in a Makhachkala institution has caused a flood of criticism in social networks against the organizers, after which they announced a change in the format of the event, calling it a "festival of long shorts".

Law enforcers in Grozny. Photo: Rizvan Rasuev / IA ‘Grozny-Inform’

23:46, 31 August 2022

Practice of persecuting opponents makes impossible a meeting of Kadyrov and critics of singer Jony

A meeting of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov and Chechen Minister of Press and Information Akhmed Dudaev with opponents of the Jony’s concert in the republic is impossible, since it would undoubtedly be followed by pressure on critics of the authorities, experts interviewed by the “Caucasian Knot” point out.

23:28, 31 August 2022

Nalchik law enforcers receive suspended sentences in case on torture

Three former policemen were found guilty of abuse of power in a case on torture of two detained residents of Nalchik. The court sentenced the defendants to three years of probation.

Ramzan Kadyrov, JONY. Photo: the Kremlin press service, https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jony#/media/Файл:Jony_during_an_interview_for_Forbes_in_2020.png

18:25, 31 August 2022

Kadyrov invites opponents of Jony’s concert to a dispute

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov addressed with insults the opponents of the concert of Jony, a singer of Azerbaijani origin, noting that they can personally express their dissatisfaction in the centre of Grozny.

Water supply in the village of Inarki (Ingushetia). Photo: https://gazetaingush.ru/obshchestvo/bitva-za-vodu-protivostoyanie-mezhdu-administraciey-sela-inarki-i

18:04, 31 August 2022

Residents of Ingush villages complain about regular problems with water supply

During the summer months, in Malgobek and Nazran Districts, villagers have to buy drinking water and get it from springs due to interruptions in the water supply, although water supply fees are still charged, local residents complain.

Military servicemen. Photo: https://mil.am

13:24, 31 August 2022

After 2020 autumn war, over 50 Karabakh residents are listed as missing

According to public organizations, 51 residents of Nagorno-Karabakh are listed as missing after the 2020 autumn war, including 20 civilians.

A new road from Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia. Image made from video posted by Artsakh TV https://t.me/reartsakh/14484

13:09, 31 August 2022

Traffic along new Nagorno-Karabakh-Armenia road launched under peacemakers' supervision

Russian militaries have been deployed along the new route running from Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia, opened after the transfer of three settlements in the Lachin Corridor under Azerbaijan's control.

Military burial in Sukhumi. Photo: https://wikimapia.org/22268301/ru/Воинские-захоронения

12:06, 31 August 2022

Abkhazia commemorates those who went missing during hostilities

Out of more than 2200 people who went missing in the Georgian-Abkhaz war, the remains of 200 were found, of which 44 remains were handed over to families in Abkhazia, Boris Kazanba, a deputy head of the mission of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the unrecognized republic of Abkhazia, has informed.

Mikhail Gorbachev. Photo: https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%93%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B1%D0%B0%D1%87%D1%91%D0%B2,_%D0%9C%D0%B8%D1%85%D0%B0%D0%B8%D0%BB_%D0%A1%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B3%D0%B5%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%87" title="Михаил Горбачев. Фото: https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%93%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B1%D0%B0%D1%87%D1%91%D0%B2,_%D0%9C%D0%B8%D1%85%D0%B0%D0%B8%D0%BB_%D0%A1%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B3%D0%B5%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%87

11:38, 31 August 2022

Mikhail Gorbachev leaves controversial trace in Caucasian history

Mikhail Gorbachev, the first USSR president, launched the era of perestroika and glasnost; however, during his stay in power, tragic events occurred in Tbilisi, Baku and Yerevan, and the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh flared up.

Participants of a protest action demanding resignation of high-ranking officials, Stepanakert, August 30, 2022. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the Caucasian Knot

08:13, 31 August 2022

Oppositionists resume protests in Stepanakert

The activists who gathered for a rally in Stepanakert have stated that they will seek the resignation of high-ranking Nagorno-Karabakh officials, and the termination of agreements with Azerbaijan.

Akhmed Dudaev. Photo: https://www.grozny-inform.ru/

07:54, 31 August 2022

Chechen Minister of Press treats opponents of Jony's concert as provocateurs

Akhmed Dudaev, the Minister of Press and Information of Chechnya, has labelled those who oppose the concert of Jony, a singer of Azerbaijani origin, and other shows held in the republic as provocateurs. He has invited his opponents to come to a square in Grozny.

A resident of Dagestan apologizes to the Chechen people for insulting remarks. Screenshot: https://t.me/RKadyrov_95/2766

00:00, 31 August 2022

Dagestani resident publicly apologizes for his conflict with natives of Chechnya

A resident of Dagestan apologized to the Chechen people for insulting remarks made during a conflict with natives of the republic, follows from a video posted today by Ramzan Kadyrov.

23:04, 30 August 2022

Ali Aliev’s advocate claims being not allowed to visit his client

For eight days already, a defender of Azerbaijani oppositionist Ali Aliev has been seeking a visit to his client in the Baku (SIZO (pre-trial prison). All these days, Ali Aliev has been denied phone conversations with his relatives, the advocate reports.

Ingush policemen who were sentenced by the court. Screenshot: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch4niTWMaoV/

22:44, 30 August 2022

Twelve Ingush policemen sentenced

A court sentenced Ingush policemen, accused of disobeying an order to disperse protesters in Magas in March 2019, to a year and a half of suspended imprisonment.

Askhab Tamaev, Ramzan Kadyrov and Dibir Makhmudov (from left to right). Collage made by the Caucasian Knot. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvC8ocxAF0o grozny.tv

22:25, 30 August 2022

Kadyrov supports reconciliation of Tamaev and Dibirov amid his threats to athletes

The leader of Chechnya stated that after the intervention of Aina Gamzatova, a spouse of the Mufti of Dagestan, the conflict between athletes-bloggers Askhab Tamaev from Chechnya and Dibir Makhmudov from Dagestan was settled. The Ramzan Kadyrov’s call for reconciliation came after his threats against Chechen athletes who behave inappropriately outside the republic.

Nikol Pashinyan (left) and Alham Aliyev during a meeting in Vienna, March 29, 2019. Photo: official website of the Government of Armenia, www.gov.am

18:43, 30 August 2022

Analysts assess alignment of forces before meeting of Aliev and Pashinyan in Brussels

The Ilham Aliev’s position in the upcoming negotiations is stronger against the backdrop of the transfer to Azerbaijan of Lachin and two villages, Azerbaijani analysts Togrul Djuvarly and Mekhman Aliev point out.

Armenian and Azerbaijani border checkpoints. Photo: https://lurer.com/?p=465932&l=ru

18:07, 30 August 2022

Azerbaijan announces transfer of 1713 bodies of military personnel to Armenia

After the trilateral declaration had been signed on November 10, 2020, the remains of 1713 Armenian military personnel were found and transferred to Armenia, reported Ismail Akhundov, the secretary of the State Commission of Azerbaijan for Prisoners of War, Hostages, and Missing Persons.

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