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18:15, 19 June 2023

Rostov citizen convicted of murdering his wife released from colony due to participation in SMO

After taking part in the Russia's special military operation (SMO) in Ukraine Vladislav Biryukov, a resident of Rostov-on-Don, who had been sentenced to 16 years in colony for murdering his wife, has been amnestied.

Zarema Musaeva. Photo by the "Team against Torture" / Telegram of Zarema Musaeva

23:33, 17 June 2023

At debates, Zarema Musaeva denies charges

During the debates held at a court session in Grozny, Zarema Musaeva has declared her innocence of fraud and assault on a law enforcer.

Zarema Musaeva in the courtroom. Photo from the Telegram channel "Krovavaya Barynya" (The Blood Lady)

02:45, 17 June 2023

Musaeva’s defenders treat prosecutors’ arguments ungrounded

During the pleadings in court, advocates Alexander Nemov and Alexander Savin stated that investigators and public prosecutors did not provide evidence of Zarema Musaeva’s guilt in an attack on law enforcer and fraud.

Anatoly Berezikov. Screenshot of the photo from the activist's page on the "VKontakte" https://vk.com/id28492737?z=photo28492737_456240684%2Fphotos28492737

02:40, 17 June 2023

More than 600 people demand to investigate activist Berezikov’s death in SIZO

An appeal to the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) with a request to check reports about torture of Anatoly Berezikov in a SIZO (pre-trial prison) in Rostov-on-Don, investigate the circumstances of his death, and institute a criminal case was published on the website “Change.Org”.

Kemal Tambiev, Abdulmumin Gadjiev and Abubakar Rizvanov in the courtroom. 2021. Photo by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent

22:56, 16 June 2023

Prosecutor failed to finish his speech at debates on Abdulmumin Gadjiev's case

Speaking at the debates during the trial of the case of Abdulmumin Gadjiev, Abubakar Rizvanov and Kemal Tambiev, accused of financing extremist organizations, the prosecutor repeated the arguments earlier voiced out during the trial. It was expected that he would finish his speech in one session, but he had not enough time.

Anton Kuznetsov at the Volgograd Regional Court. June 15, 2023. Photo by Vyacheslav Yaschenko for the "Caucasian Knot"

22:14, 16 June 2023

Believer from Kalach-on-Don challenged in court forced consignment to military service

Due to religious beliefs, at the military commissariat (registration and enlistment office), Anton Kuznetsov from the town of Kalach-on-Don fought for his right to alternative civilian service but was forcibly sent to a military unit.

Five fighters of the “Sever-Akhmat” regiment, who were released from the Ukrainian captivity. Photo: Grozny Inform https://www.grozny-inform.ru

19:55, 16 June 2023

Chechen law enforcers criticized by Ramzan Kadyrov returned to special military operation zone

Five fighters of the “Sever-Akhmat” regiment, who were released from the Ukrainian captivity, were returned to the zone of the special military operation. The fighters declared that they were ready to carry out any order.

Nikolai Bogoslavsky, a pastor of the Evangelical Church. Screenshot of the video https://t.me/opskuban/508

19:15, 16 June 2023

Court of Appeal toughens punishment for pastor from Anapa

At an appeal filed by a public prosecutor, the Krasnodar Territorial Court imposed a seven-year ban on public activities on Nikolai Bogoslavsky, a pastor of the Evangelical Church. Earlier, Nikolai Bogoslavsky had been sentenced to a year of imprisonment in a penal colony.

16:13, 15 June 2023

Dagestani authorities remind tourists of the need to dress modestly

The Ministry of Tourism of Dagestan has issued a memo for the guests coming to the republic, advising them to wear "modest" clothes and follow the rules of behaviour in Dagestan.

Zarema Musaeva in the courtroom. Photo by Alyona Sadovskaya for the "Caucasian Knot"

15:40, 15 June 2023

Zarema Musaeva tells about improvement of her well-being

The administration of the SIZO (pre-trial prison), where Zarema Musaeva is being kept, took her to hospital for examination, where doctors took tests from her. Musaeva has noted that she feels better.

The Southern District Military Court on Rostov-on-Don. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the "Caucasian Knot"

15:03, 15 June 2023

Natives of Dagestan convicted within case of IS* cell in Kalmyk colony

The Southern District Military Court has found two residents of Dagestan guilty of heading a terrorist cell in a Kalmyk colony and sentenced them to 18 and 23 years of freedom deprivation, accordingly; five other figurants were sentenced to prison terms of 7.5-8 years.

Selima Ismailova. Photo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjyBGlSotNM

14:56, 15 June 2023

Lawyers loose contact with Chechen Selima Ismailova, who ran away from home

After the return of Selima Ismailova to Chechnya, lawyers have been unable to find out her whereabouts. Human rights defenders did not find Selima Ismailova at the police station, where Chechen law enforcers were supposed to deliver her in a theft case.

Mobilization. Photo by Vlad Alexandrov, Yuga.ru

14:52, 15 June 2023

Russia’s special military operation changes attitude of residents of Northern Caucasus to military service

Against the background of the partial mobilization and growing casualties, the attitude of residents of Northern Caucasus towards the military service has changed. Earlier, the service in the army was considered as a social lift and an opportunity to earn money.

Selima Ismailova. Photo: https://www.svoboda.org

23:55, 14 June 2023

Detention of Chechen woman Ismailova fits into trend of criminal prosecution of domestic violence victims

The detention in Moscow of Selima Ismailova, a native of Chechnya, on a complaint about a theft, has continued the trend of involving law enforcers in the persecution of victims of domestic violence by their relatives, human rights defenders have pointed out, adding that prior to escaping victims should seek help from human rights organizations.

The Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and handcuffs. Photo by Yelena Sineok, Yuga.ru

23:23, 14 June 2023

In Vladikavkaz, military convicted of evading service

The Vladikavkaz Garrison Military Court has found the contract soldier, Sergey Sorochinsky guilty of leaving his unit without permission during the mobilization period and sentenced him to 5.5 years in colony.

Zarifa Sautieva. Photo by Darya Kornilova, the "Memorial Human Rights Defence Centre"

22:58, 14 June 2023

Rights defenders state need for urgent medical help to Ingush activist Zarifa Sautieva

During the time of her arrest, Ingush activist Zarifa Sautieva's spinal problems and her eyesight have worsened, but she cannot get examination and receive treatment, the "Memorial Human Rights Defence Centre" has informed.

22:48, 14 June 2023

Oppositionist Yangulbaev refutes kinship of Chechen refugee family with Basaev

Shamil Basaev's relatives deny that his daughter and grandson have left Chechnya for Germany, Abubakar Yangulbaev, a Chechen oppositionist and rights defender, has informed.

Ariana Lolaeva. Screenshot of the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uItP0iD1yu8

22:09, 14 June 2023

Comedian from North Ossetia Ariana Lolaeva demands to recognize article on discrediting Russian army as unconstitutional

Ariana Lolaeva, a comedian from North Ossetia, filed a complaint to the Constitutional Court with the demand to recognize the article on discrediting the Russian Armed Forces as unconstitutional, the Human Rights Protection Centre “Memorial” reports.

A deceived real estate investor at a picket. Makhachkala, June 13, 2023. Screenshot of the video https://www.kavkaz-uzel.eu/admin/articles/389598

21:59, 14 June 2023

Police detain female picketer in Makhachkala

The police brought to a police station a deceived real estate investor who sought a meeting with the leader of Dagestan.

A pre-trial prison. Photo: Yuliya Simatova / Yugopolis

20:11, 14 June 2023

Prisoner files lawsuit against SIZO in Kuban because of HIV infection

A man serving his sentence in Kabardino-Balkaria filed a lawsuit against a penitentiary facility and a SIZO (pre-trial prison) in Novorossiysk, claiming that he contracted HIV there.

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