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Footage of the beating of Beslan Edilov. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gixDyCGY9xY&t=63s

11:40, 25 May 2022

Oppositionists note weak reaction of Chechen authorities to beating former police boss

Chechen authorities have failed to focus on the beating up of the former head of the police division in Turkey; only Chengiz Akhmadov, the head of the "Grozny" ChGTRK (Chechen State TV and Radio Broadcasting Company) reacted to the video and stated that there had been "enmity" between the attackers and republic's authorities. Recently, the latter have diverted their attention from the persecution of opponents' relatives, focusing on the events in Ukraine, Ruslan Kutaev has noted.

Rally in Yerevan, May 19, 2022. Screenshot: Yerkir Daily https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gaj1FJ-D7mg

11:27, 25 May 2022

Armenian political analysts point to opposition's errors

Dissatisfaction with authorities has matured in the society, but due to the opposition's inefficient tactics, it failed to make use of this resource, the political analysts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.

A veteran of the Ministry of Internal Affairs talks about problems with pensions. Image made from video posted by ChGTRK ‘Grozny’

08:47, 25 May 2022

Kadyrov admits problems with disabled veterans' rights in Chechnya

The information about problems with the observance of the rights of relatives of perished security officials and disabled veterans who were seriously wounded during service was pronounced at a sitting with the participation of Ramzan Kadyrov.

Ali Dzeitov. Screenshot: видео https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ингушетии?src=hash

08:36, 25 May 2022

Ali Dzeitov's relatives are waiting for his return to Ingushetia

The mother of Ali Dzeitov, an Ingush student, who was acquitted within the case of extremism, is waiting for her son to return, but it is not yet known how he will be sent home from Cairo.

Policemen in Yerevan, May 2022. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the Caucasian Knot

21:56, 24 May 2022

A protester detained in Yerevan

Today, a supporter of the opposition has been detained during protest actions near the Armenian government building, the police report.

Militaries of the Azov battalion surrender. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpvYUCTN1j0

21:38, 24 May 2022

Lawyers point to need to apply Geneva Conventions to Ukrainian combatants

Soldiers of the “Azov” regiment, who surrendered to the Russian troops, have the status of prisoners of war under the Geneva Convention, and their prosecution for war crimes against Russian militaries or civilians is not ruled out. This opinion has been voiced by lawyers interviewed by the “Caucasian Knot”.

Flag of South Ossetia. Photo: administration of the President of South Ossetia

18:04, 24 May 2022

Kremlin distances itself from referendum in South Ossetia

Russia is not taking any steps to annex South Ossetia, and the very formulation of the issue submitted to the referendum on the republic’s accession needs to be finalized from the legal point of view, announces Russian presidential secretary Dmitry Peskov.

Rashad Ramazanov. Photo: https://haqqin.az/news/12807

17:50, 24 May 2022

IRFS calls for release of Azerbaijani blogger Rashad Ramazanov

The Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety condemned the authorities of Azerbaijan for the “politically motivated” arrest of blogger Rashad Ramazanov and called on for his immediate release. The Rashad Ramazanov’s defence filed an appeal against his arrest.

The march of the "Resistance" movement from France Square reaches the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Yerevan. Image made from video posted by NEWS AM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3eU-kSex74

14:17, 24 May 2022

Armenian oppositionists claim searches in their associates' homes

Armenian authorities are trying to intimidate opposition protest leaders by conducting searches in homes of their associates in a number of cities across the country, members of the Armenian opposition have informed.

The village of Khinshen. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the Caucasian Knot

14:04, 24 May 2022

Karabakh Armenians see threat in new road construction

The appearance of a new road connecting Nagorno-Karabakh with Armenia threatens to leave the Lachin Corridor, Berdzor and Akhavno unprotected by peacemakers, local residents fear.

Activists block a government building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia. Image made from video posted by NEWS AM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3eU-kSex74

13:50, 24 May 2022

Oppositionists block MFA building in Yerevan

Today, since early morning, the Armenian opposition has resumed protest actions in Yerevan. Activists have blocked the government building, where the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is located.

Ilham Aliyev, Charles Michel and Nikol Pashinyan (from left to tight). Photo: press service of the President of Azerbaijan. https://www.trend.az/azerbaijan/politics/3598789.html

11:23, 24 May 2022

Yerevan journalists doubt success of meeting in Brussels

The progress following Ilham Aliev's meeting with Nikol Pashinyan in Brussels has been only at the level of statements, the political observers interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.

A graduation matinee in a kindergarten. Image made from video posted by Isa Dulaev Channel, https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=F3knShtVaHQ

11:06, 24 May 2022

Parents banned from attending children's matinees in Grozny

The department of preschool education of the Grozny Mayoralty has decided to restrict parents' access to the graduation matinees in kindergartens, citing the threat of coronavirus spread. Social media users were outraged by the authorities' decision.

Nagorno-Karabakh. Trailer of the documentary ‘Under the same Sun’, Artdocfest Channel, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YV3LpZUBdQ

08:37, 24 May 2022

Border delimitation commission with Azerbaijan set up in Armenia

By his decree, Nikol Pashinyan, the Armenian Prime Minister, has created a commission on the delimitation of the border with Azerbaijan and border security.

Salman Dadaev, Mayor of Makhachkala, awards the Orders of Courage to the Makhachkala residents who perished in the special operation in Ukraine, t.me/salmandadaev

08:22, 24 May 2022

Dadaev reports deaths of three Makhachkala residents in Ukraine

Murtazali Kurbanaliev, Eldar Bagirov and Batir Abdulaev, who perished in Ukraine, were awarded the Orders of Courage, Salman Dadaev, the Makhachkala Mayor, has informed. Since the start of the special operation, at least 115 natives of Dagestan have been officially confirmed as perished there.

Solo picket in support of Abdulmumin Gadjiev. Makhachkala, May 23, 2022. Screenshot: https://t.me/chernovik/30983

21:29, 23 May 2022

Gadjiev’s colleagues hold solo pickets in Makhachkala

In Makhachkala, during two solo pickets, Dagestani journalists demanded to stop the criminal prosecution of Abdulmumin Gadjiev and release political prisoners.

Vakha Kartoev. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65unfYooyu8

21:14, 23 May 2022

Court upholds fine for Ingush politician Kartoev

The Supreme Court of Ingushetia upheld the decision to fine Vakha Kartoev, the head of the regional branch of the “Civil Initiative” Party, 40,000 roubles for discrediting the Russian army. Vakha Kartoev insists he is not guilty, human rights defenders note.

A police car. Photo courtesy of Nina Tumanova

19:37, 23 May 2022

In Ingushetia, bride’s brother suspected of murdering groom-kidnapper

A resident of Ingushetia shot dead a man after the latter kidnapped his sister to marry her. The suspect has been taken into custody, investigators report.

Citizen of Ukraine Alyona Azizova is trying to hold a solo protest in front of the Russian Embassy in Baku against the special operation in Ukraine. Image made from video posted by Turan İnformasiya Agentliyi

19:20, 23 May 2022

In Baku, police disrupt a protest rally of a Ukrainian woman

Alyona Azizova, a citizen of Ukraine, was detained today while trying to hold a solo protest action in front of the Russian Embassy in Baku against the special military operation in Ukraine. The woman was taken to a police station and then released.

At a site of special operation in Makhachkala, May 18, 2022. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru

19:08, 23 May 2022

On May 16-22, 2022, two persons fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus

During the week of May 16-22, 2022, at least two persons were killed in the ongoing armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. No wounded were reported. These are the results of the calculations run by the “Caucasian Knot” based on its own materials and information from other open sources.

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