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Photo of Dokku Umarov posted by Ramzan Kadyrov on his Istragram on July 19, 2014. Photo: Kadyrov_95
17:43, 25 September 2017
Sources: Dokku Umarov's body found in Ingushetia
Remains of a human body supposedly belonging to Dokku Umarov, the leader of the "Imarat Kavkaz"*, were found in mountains of Ingushetia and brought to Moscow for examination. This has been reported today by sources from the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF).
Protest rally by students of the Ilia State University, Tbilisi, September 25, 2017. Screenshot: http://rustavi2.ge/en/news/85754
15:10, 25 September 2017
Tbilisi University students demand to return dismissed lecturers
Today, students of the Ilia State University have gathered in front of the university building to protest against the decision to terminate contracts with some lecturers.
Press conference of the civil movement "Republican Alternative" (ReAL). Photo: Still picture of video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80iWZX4FUe0
13:02, 25 September 2017
ReAl movement announces its transformation into a party
In Azerbaijan, the civil movement "Republican Alternative" (ReAl) has officially announced its transformation into a political party. The first constituent congress of the new political organization is scheduled for October 29.
District Interior Division for the Kirov District of Makhachkala, http://chernovik.net/sites/default/files/styles/photo-in-node/adaptive-
10:40, 25 September 2017
Akhmed Akhmedov detained by Dagestani law enforcers
Today, advocate Israfil Gadadov has found out that Akhmed Akhmedov, a specialist for Islamic medicine, is being kept at the ROVD (District Interior Division) for the Kirov District of Makhachkala. According to him, he learned the above fact from policemen at a ROVD checkpoint. However, the advocate himself was not able to see his client, since the policemen did not allow him to visit Akhmed Akhmedov.
Chechen law enforcer in civilian clothes. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the Caucasian Knot.
09:54, 25 September 2017
Rights defenders call on to investigate kidnapping of a Chechen militant's son
Four out of five relatives of Abbas Kuzhulov, sentenced for involvement in the armed underground and killed in Chechnya on September 21, are released after kidnapping. However, the whereabouts of an Abbas Kuzhulov's son still remain unknown. This was reported in the rights defenders' collective statement released in a social network.
Search activities in residential area. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru/antiterroristicheskie-ucheniya/v-voronezhskoy-oblasti-provedeno.html
08:08, 25 September 2017
On September 18-24, 2017, seven persons fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week of September 18-24, 2017, seven persons fell victim to the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. Of them, two were killed and five others were wounded. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
Akhmed Akhmedov. Photo: https://ndelo.ru/detail/propal-ahmed-ahmedov
03:47, 25 September 2017
Akhmed Akhmedov, specialist in Islamic medicine, disappears in Dagestan
43-year-old Akhmed Akhmedov, well-known in Dagestan as a specialist in Islamic medicine as "Doctor Akhmad", stopped contacting his relatives and friends in the afternoon on September 24.
Ayran. Photo: http://skfo.ru
00:49, 25 September 2017
Over 5000 people come to festival "Ayran Feast" in Karachay-Cherkessia
On September 23, the tourist complex "Medovye Vodopady" (Honey Falls) held the 6th International Festival of Karachay and Balkar Culture "Ayran Feast on Honey Falls".
Zelimkhan Bakaev. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljtYNAL8Ir0
23:50, 24 September 2017
Zelimkhan Bakaev's video message posted on Internet
Today, a video has been posted on the Internet, in which Chechen singer Zelimkhan Bakaev admits he stays in Germany and invites his friend from Holland to come to his place.
22:28, 24 September 2017
Akhsan Nuruzade pressured after detention in Baku, his advocate complains
An administrative arrest of Akhsan Nuruzade, a religious activist and a member of the "Muslim Unity"movement, will be challenged. This was reported by his advocate Yalchin Imanov. According to him, after the detention, Akhsan Nuruzade was subjected to pressure.
Rally of opposition in Baku, September 23, 2017. Photo Aziz Karimov for the Caucasian Knot.
17:15, 24 September 2017
Court arrests seven persons detained on eve of Baku rally
On September 23, the action under the slogan: "Stop Corruption, Freedom for Political Prisoners!" was held at the stadium in the Yasamal District of Baku. According to the preliminary estimates, the action gathered about 3000 people. The rally was provoked by the information stating that the Azerbaijani ruling elite bribed lobbyists in Europe.
Anastasia Titova 's boarding pass for Moscow-Warsaw flight. Photo is provided by Anastasia Titova.
09:00, 24 September 2017
Sochi activist complains about detention at Sheremetyevo Airport
Anastasia Titova, the leader for the Kuban branch of the "Party of Progress", has claimed she was detained for half an hour by border guards at the Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow before leaving for Warsaw.
Khadija Ismayilova. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the Caucasian Knot.
08:10, 24 September 2017
Journalist Khadija Ismayilova appeals to Court for permission to leave Azerbaijan
On September 22, investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova appealed to the Binagadi District Court of Baku with a request to grant her the opportunity to temporarily leave Azerbaijan for participation in an international event to be held in Riga.
Residents of Stepanakert hold flags of Nagorno-Karabakh. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the Caucasian Knot.
05:30, 24 September 2017
Stepanakert residents celebrate City Day
On September 23, residents and guests of Stepanakert celebrated the City Day. The festive events held in the capital of Nagorno-Karabakh included sports competitions, exhibitions and concerts of folk ensembles.
Shareholder of the Housing Cooperative “Territory of Happiness”. Krasnodar, September 2017. Photo by Alexander Shevchuk for "Caucasian Knot"
23:10, 23 September 2017
Krasnodar: number of housing shareholders on hunger strike drops to five
On the tenth day, five hunger-strikers, shareholder of the Housing Cooperative (HC) “Territory of Happiness” continue their protest action in Krasnodar and complain that so far the authorities have been ignoring them and their demands.
The participants of the oppositional rally carry posters with the political prisoners' photos, flags of Azerbaijan and EU. Baku, September 23, 2017. Photo by Aziz Karimov for "Caucasian Knot"
19:35, 23 September 2017
Baku: opposition demands to return laundered money back to people
The oppositional rally has accused Azerbaijani authorities of corruption and demanded to investigate the leakage of about three billion laundered US dollars from the country.
18:41, 23 September 2017
Nagorno-Karabakh reports 4000 shots from Azerbaijan within a week
On September 17-23, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces were actively shelling Karabakh positions from various-calibre weapons, having made over 4000 shots, the Nagorno-Karabakh Ministry of Defence (MoD) reports.
12:20, 23 September 2017
Police treat mine explosion of militant and two policemen in Chechnya as sudden accident
The mine explosion in the Vedeno District occurred during the investigating experiment, the Chechen Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) ha stated. According to the head of a local NGO, the explosion killed Abbas Kuzhulov was killed, who could be forced to show the hideout in the forest by kidnapping his relatives.
The flag of Azerbaijan. Photo by Aziz Karimov for "Caucasian Knot"
11:34, 23 September 2017
Baku: opposition claims detention of six activists before rally
The four participants of the preparation for the rally of the National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF), who disappeared on September 22, were detained, the NCDF believes.
War in Syria. Photo by the user Kurdishstruggle https://www.flickr.com
07:03, 23 September 2017
Prosecutor's Office counts almost 800 Chechnya residents among Syrian militants
According to the Chechen Prosecutor's Office, currently, 786 republic’s residents are at war against governmental troops in Syria; 607 of them have been put on the international wanted list. Relatives of those who left for the Middle East complain of constant pressure they feel from power agents.
News
Pro-European protests in Tbilisi have continued for 509 consecutive days.

Parents of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy complained about a ban on setting up tents in Tbilisi.

Protesters outside the Georgian parliament. Screenshot from Publika photo from April 19, 2026, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1736237834442426&set=pcb.1736237931109083 (Meta, the company that owns the social network, is banned in Russia). Protests in central Tbilisi continue for the 508th day in a row.

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.