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A shop in Chechnya. Screenshot of the video by the Grozny TV channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFqBPYXInOg&t=204s

14:32, 15 July 2022

Chechen authorities' reports on price cuts spark scepticism among social network users

In June, the minimum set of foodstuffs and medicines became somewhat cheaper, the "Chechenstat" (the republic's statistics committee) has reported. However, Instagram* users have shared their observations that prices for most food products and medicines have gone up or remained at the same level.

Abid Gafarov. Screenshot of the video by the KİM TV YouTube* channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVWfOiO5MHU

14:23, 15 July 2022

Azerbaijani blogger Abid Gafarov sentenced to one year in prison

A court in Baku has sentenced Abid Gafarov to one year in prison, finding him guilty of slander and insult. His defence announced Gafarov's unlawful prosecution.

Maxim Shevchenko, Eva Merkachova, Said Bitsoev. Photo: Council.gov.ru; screenshot https://t.me/Merkacheva; screenshot of the video by Alif TV https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1332&v=iVfJJSa0af4&feature=emb_logo

13:29, 15 July 2022

Journalists criticize idea to close the trade union of media workers

The version of the prosecutor's office that the work of the Trade Union of Journalists and Media Workers violates people's rights is illogical; and the demand to close the union for individual violations looks like an attempt to deprive journalists of the support of their professional community, they assert.

The sappers during the demining works. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"

13:25, 15 July 2022

Two drivers blown up by mines in Azerbaijan

In the Khodjavend and Djebrail Districts of Azerbaijan, mine explosions have wounded two drivers; one of them is in grave condition.

Valery Kalaev. Screenshot https://t.me/Alan_Gagloev15/66

23:57, 14 July 2022

Two natives of North Ossetia perish in Ukraine

Valery Kalaev from the Prigorodny District and Mavlyud Rustamov from the Mozdok District perished in Ukraine, the regional authorities report today.

Alizamin Salaev. Screenshot of the page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=557490281792370&set=a.108531503354919&type=1&theater

23:54, 14 July 2022

Oppositionist Alizamin Salaev goes on hunger strike

Alizamin Salaev, an activist of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan, has been on a hunger strike since July 7. Today, he has refused water in protest against his arrest on the charge of failure to obey the police.

23:50, 14 July 2022

Protection of colleagues mentioned among reasons for closure of journalists’ trade union

Campaigns in support of journalists, discreditation of the army, violations of the statute and non-payment of membership fees became the reasons for the demand to liquidate the “Trade Union of Journalists and Media Workers”, created in connection with the attack on human rights defenders and journalists in Ingushetia.

Ammunition and clothing. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"

23:45, 14 July 2022

Armenian soldier perishes in combat position

Today, a body of a 19-year-old conscript soldier with a gunshot wound to the head has been found at a combat position of a military unit in Armenia.

The Makhachkala City Soviet district police office where the Dagestani journalists, Magomed Magomedov and Murad Muradov, were delivered. Photo https://chernovik.net/content/lenta-novostey/zamredaktora-chernovika-uzhe-dva-chasa-ne-vypuskayut-iz-otdela-policii

17:04, 14 July 2022

Lawyers doubt law enforcers' punishment after detention of journalists in Makhachkala

The Dagestani journalists, Magomed Magomedov and Murad Muradov*, have filed an application to the Investigating Committee demanding to punish the law enforcers who detained them on July 11 at a picket in support of their arrested colleague, Abdulmumin Gadjiev.

Several dozen internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Gadrut held a protest in Yerevan. Screenshot of the post on Telegram https://t.me/SputnikArmenia/36595

16:46, 14 July 2022

Armenia: IDPs from Gadrut demand refugee status

Several dozen internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Gadrut held a protest in Yerevan, at which they demanded from the Armenian authorities to grant them the refugee status and recognize the independence of Nagorno-Karabakh.

An Armenian soldier. Photo by the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Defence

15:25, 14 July 2022

Armenia responds to Azeri accusations

The information of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD) that Armenian militaries had opened fire on the border is not true, the Armenian MoD has stated.

Magomed Askhabov. Screenshot of the video by the "Kavkaz.Realii" https://d19wbtacbn3uyf.cloudfront.net/a/podveshivali-za-ruki-izgonyali-dzhinna-istoriya-magomeda-kotorogo-lechili-ot-gomoseksualjnosti-v-rehab-tsentre-v-dagestane/31941445.html

15:22, 14 July 2022

Dagestani gay complains about torture in rehab

Magomed Askhabov, a resident of Dagestan, has stated that he left Russia after escaping from his relatives, who sent him to be "treated" from homosexuality at a centre for drug addicts. He said that torture was used in the rehab (the centre).

The court in Pyatigorsk. Photo by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent

15:14, 14 July 2022

Pyatigorsk resident fined for damaging sign Z on Mashuk

Dmitry Syomin, who has damaged the Z sign established on Mount Mashuk in Pyatigorsk, was found guilty of discrediting militaries and fined.

12:58, 14 July 2022

Rights defenders point to toughening censorship in Russia

After February 24, 2022, Russia has adopted the laws that allow blocking any information that is not consistent with the official authorities' position, as well as prosecuting authors of posts.

HIMARS. Photo by the United States Army http://www.pentagon.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=24398; https://en.wikipedia.org/

12:56, 14 July 2022

Military experts assess HIMARS' prospects in Southern Caucasus

Russian MLRSs (multiple launch rocket systems) "Smerch" (Dust Storm) are close to HIMARSs (High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems) in characteristics, but inferior in accuracy, Alexander Khramchikhin has pointed out.

Rostov journalist Sergey Reznik. Photo https://memohrc.org/ru/special-projects/delo-reznika

23:57, 13 July 2022

Rostov journalist Sergey Reznik suspected of posting fake news about Russian army

A criminal case under the article on the publication of false information about the Russian army is being investigated against Rostov journalist Sergey Reznik, the FSB Department for the Rostov Region reports.

The police detained Alexander Aksyonov from Krasnodar. Screenshot of the video https://t.me/ovdinfolive/11407

23:55, 13 July 2022

Activist detained at a pacifist picket in Krasnodar

The police detained Alexander Aksyonov from Krasnodar, who wanted to hold a pacifist picket in front of the building of the Kuban administration, human rights defenders reported.

The police car. Photo by Nina Tumanova for the "Caucasian Knot"

23:52, 13 July 2022

Lawyers explain procedure for checking application about forced retention of Makhachkala citizen's wife

Makhachkala policemen must check Nimatula Magomedkamilov's application that his wife and children were forcibly detained by relatives and transfer the materials to another police station, if his family members are kept in another district of Dagestan, lawyers have explained.

23:48, 13 July 2022

Poti protesters demand to meet Georgian Premier

The residents of the city of Poti, who demand to be moved to new homes because of the transhipment of hazardous cargos in the seaport, have blocked the road to the port. They demanded that Irakli Garibashvili, the Georgian Prime Minister, come and meet with them.

A gavel. Photo by Yelena Sineok, Yuga.ru

17:10, 13 July 2022

A resident of Kabardino-Balkaria fined for discrediting Russian Armed Forces

Pyotr Toderishka, a resident of the Prokhladnensky District, was found guilty of discrediting the Russian Armed Forces and fined.

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