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10:45, 21 September 2018
HRC "Memorial": closed trial is beneficial for Titiev's case falsifiers
The explanation that the closed court sessions will ensure the safety of the law enforcers, interrogated as witnesses, fails to stand up to criticism, since almost all the witnesses gave their testimonies at open sessions, the International Society "Memorial" has stated.
08:22, 21 September 2018
ECtHR treats arrest of Azerbaijani rights defender Intigam Aliev as politically motivated
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has satisfied the complaint, submitted by Intigam Aliev, an Azerbaijani rights defender, about his arrest in 2014. The Court has ruled that he deserves a compensation for the suffered moral harm in the amount of 20,000 euros.
Residents of the village of Kendelen. September 18, 2018. Photo by Tamara Gerieva for the "Caucasian Knot"
08:19, 21 September 2018
Officials blame social network users for conflict in Kendelen
The Kabardians vs. Balkars confrontation in the village of Kendelen was arranged by provocateurs, who had fuelled the conflict in social networks, the head of the Federal Agency for Nationalities' Matters and the Deputy Minister for Nationalities of the neighbouring Karachay-Cherkessian Republic (KChR) have stated. Many social network users have supported the calls to end the conflict.
A refugee from the village of Artsvashen, now living in the village of Chambarak. Yerevan, September 20, 2018. Photo by Armine Martirosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
08:17, 21 September 2018
Refugees achieve meeting with Armenia Premier
On Thursday, September 20, former villagers of Artsvashen gathered near the building of Armenian government, demanding help in improving their houses. After a clash with policemen, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan went out to meet them.
The Adyg Day. Nalchik. Photo by Lyudmila Maratova for the "Caucasian Knot"
23:45, 20 September 2018
Conflict in Kendelen affects celebration of Adyg Day in KBR
The broad-scale celebration of the Adyg Day in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR) takes place at the background of the Balkars-Kabardians conflict over the historical interpretation of the Kanjali Battle.
Near the Shali Court which considers Oyub Titiev's case. September 20, 2018. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the "Caucasian Knot"
23:40, 20 September 2018
Oyub Titiev's trial of continues in closed regime
The court has granted the prosecutor's request to question prosecution witnesses in the case of Oyub Titiev, the head of the Grozny office of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" behind closed doors of the courtroom.
Celebration of the Ashura Day. Baku, September 20, 2018. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot
23:39, 20 September 2018
Over 5000 in Azerbaijan donate blood on the occasion of Ashura
Today, in Azerbaijan, in the course of donor actions on the occasion of the Ashura Day, which is respected by Shiite Muslims, they donated over 2000 litres of blood. Religious ceremonies were held under increased security measures.
Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo: REUTERS/Said Tsarnayev
23:34, 20 September 2018
Economists recognize Kadyrov to be winner in dispute over oil company
The transfer of the "Chechenneftekhimprom" Company to Chechen authorities was dictated by political interests, economists said, adding that for the "Rosneft", the company was not the main asset in Chechnya.
A view of the Zayukovo village, Karachay-Cherkessia. Photo: KBR-chik https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Заюково
18:47, 20 September 2018
Two law enforcers injured in a clash in Kabardino-Balkaria
OMON (riot police) fighters were injured in clashes that occurred not far from the village of Zayukovo, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) reported. Law enforcers continued patrolling the streets of the Kendelen village.
Azer Kazymzade. Photo from his personal page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/azer.kazimzade.5/photos?lst=100003790534850%3A100003092692378%3A1537445978&source_ref=pb_friends_tl
18:45, 20 September 2018
In Georgia, police set opposition blogger Azer Kazymzade free after long questioning
After threats from Azerbaijani law enforcers, opposition blogger Azer Kazymzade, living in Georgia, noticed the surveillance after him. His call to the police with a complaint of surveillance turned into the long questioning, the blogger reported.
Oyub Titiev in the court. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the "Caucasian Knot"
18:42, 20 September 2018
Prosecutors demand to hold trial in Oyub Titiev's case behind closed doors
Oyub Titiev, the head of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" office in Grozny, always adhered to a healthy lifestyle, his cousin reported at trial. Public prosecutor requested the court to continue questioning witnesses behind closed doors.
The village of Kendelen in Kabardino-Balkaria. Photo by Muslimbek07 https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Кёнделен
14:45, 20 September 2018
Media: dozens of people detained after clashes near Kendelen in Kabardino-Balkaria
Clashes occurred on the motorway "Kavkaz" after law enforcers stopped at a checkpoint of the road-and-patrol service (known as DPS) in Baksan a group of people who were going to support one of the parties to the conflict in the Kendelen village. At least 30 people were detained, the media report.
Il-20. Photo: sledcom.ru
14:42, 20 September 2018
IL-20 shot down in Syria had natives of Southern Russia on board
Sergey Gavryutin, a resident of Kuban, was the commander of the aircraft Il-20 shot down in Syria, and his assistant was Konstantin Nazarov, a native of the Volgograd Region. The dead list also includes Alexei Sedunov, a military man from the Astrakhan Region.
10:59, 20 September 2018
In Armenia, a soldier killed in shelling from Azerbaijani side
A soldier of the armed forces of Armenia died on the way to hospital from the wound he got in shelling in the conflict zone, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for Armenia reported.
10:53, 20 September 2018
Azerbaijani activist detained in Tbilisi
Azerbaijani activist and blogger Azer Kazymzade, who criticized the Azerbaijani authorities, was detained in Tbilisi. Azer Kazymzade can repeat the fate of journalist Afghan Mukhtarly, who was forcibly brought from Tbilisi to Baku. This opinion was voiced by Azerbaijani political migrants.
A court hall. The European Court of Human Rights. Photo: Djtm https://ru.wikipedia.org
08:45, 20 September 2018
ECtHR asks Russian authorities questions about bombing of Chechen village
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) will consider the fourth complaint related to the bombing of the Chechen village of Katyr-Yurt in 2000. Until January 18, 2019, the Russian government should answer questions about the inquiry into events in Katyr-Yurt, the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" has stated.
Residents of the village of Kendelen. September 18, 2018. Photo by Tamara Gerieva for the "Caucasian Knot"
08:43, 20 September 2018
Historians explain ethnic conflict around Kanjali Battle in KBR
The scale and significance of the Kanjali Battle can be a subject of discussion, but the ethnic conflict in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic has arisen on this ground because of harsh political restrictions, historians believe.
Avraam Russo. Photo: © Sputnik / Yekaterina Chesnokova https://ru.armeniasputnik.am/karabah/20171129/9622488a/avraam-russo-uchitsya-govorit-na-karabahskom-dialekte.html
21:59, 19 September 2018
Suspects of kidnapping singer Avraam Russo detained
Vladimir Gusakov, detained on suspicion of kidnapping the singer Avraam Russo, had worked as a driver for another suspect, Telman Ismailov, a former owner of the Cherkizovo marketplace in Moscow, a source said.
Akram Ailisli. Photo: Azadliq Radiosu (RFE/RL)
21:56, 19 September 2018
Writer Akram Ailisli complains about ban on leaving Azerbaijan
The ban on travelling abroad prevents from receiving the necessary medical treatment, Akram Ailisli, an Azerbaijani writer, has stated in his letter to the General Prosecutor's Office (GPO). He asked to stop the criminal case against him.
Kendelen villagers. Photo by Lyudmila Maratova for the "Caucasian Knot"
21:56, 19 September 2018
Clashes of activists and law enforcers occur near the KBR's village of Kendelen
Participants of the march in honour of the 310th anniversary of the Kanjali Battle and their supporters tried to break through the barriers; policemen used tear gas.
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LEGAL TEXTS
The illustration was created by the Caucasian Knot using AI The peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as other documents signed at the meeting with Trump on August 8, 2025

The “Caucasian Knot" publishes the agreement on the establishment of peace and interstate relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which was initialed by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on August 8, 2025, through the mediation of US President Donald Trump. The meeting of Trump, Aliyev and Pashinyan took place on August 8 in Washington. Following the meeting, Pashinyan and Aliyev also signed a joint declaration. In addition to the agreements between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Trump signed a number of separate memoranda with Aliyev and Pashinyan....

Personalities
Zelimkhan Khangoshvili. Photo courtesy of press service of HRC 'Memorial', http://memohrc.org/ Zelimkhan Khangoshvili

A participant of the second Chechen military campaign, one of the field commanders close to Shamil Basaev and Aslan Maskhadov. Shot dead in Berlin in 2019.

Magomed Daudov. Photo: screenshot of the video http://video.agaclip.com/w=atDtPvLYH9o Magomed Daudov

Magomed "Lord" Daudov is a former Chechen militant who was awarded the title of "Hero of Russia", the chairman of the Chechen parliament under Ramzan Kadyrov.

Tumso Abdurakhmanov. Screenshot from video posted by Abu-Saddam Shishani [LIVE] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIR3s7AB0Uw Tumso Abdurakhmanov

Tumso Abdurakhmanov is a blogger from Chechnya. After a conflict with Ramzan Kadyrov's relative, he left the republic and went first to Georgia, and then to Poland, where he is trying to get political asylum.