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The Georgian Parliament. Photo: Facebook.com/Margvelashvili
16:48, 20 March 2017
"Georgian Dream" Party announces overcoming President's veto
The parliamentary majority is preparing to overcome the presidential veto on the package of secret surveillance laws, and there is no time for detailed study of the recommendations of the Georgian President. This was announced by members of the "Georgian Dream" Party.
Rally held on the occasion of the Crimea's annexation to Russia. Grozny, March 18, 2017. Photo by Akhmed Aldebirov for "Caucasian Knot"
16:31, 20 March 2017
Authorities of Chechnya deny coercion to participate in mass rally
No one forced anyone to participate in the rally, held in Grozny on the occasion of the anniversary of the Crimea's annexation to Russia, said Alvi Karimov, the press secretary of the head of Chechnya.
The participants of the rally in connection with the death of Arthur Sargsyan. Yerevan, March 20, 2017. Photo by Armine Martirosyan for "Caucasian Knot"
14:42, 20 March 2017
In Yerevan, activists demand resignation of General Prosecutor
About 10 people continue their protest action in the capital of Armenia. Apart from their demand of resignation of the Minister of Justice in connection with the death of Arthur Sargsyan, the protestors have also voice an appeal to the authorities to dismiss the Armenian General Prosecutor.
14:18, 20 March 2017
Residents of Dagestan treat situation in CTO area as calm
In Khasavyurt and the Khasavyurt, Kazbek and Kizilyurt Districts of Dagestan, the search activities are being carried out by law enforcers mainly in the forest areas and do not affect everyday life of population. This was reported by local residents interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
Eduard Kokoity (in the center) near the court calls on his supporters to keep calm. Photo by Arsen Kozaev for "Caucasian Knot"
08:50, 20 March 2017
South-Ossetian SC not to reconsider decision on Eduard Kokoity's claim
The decision of the Supreme Court (SC) of South Ossetia on the claim filed by Eduard Kokoity, the former president of the republic, is not subject to reconsideration. This was announced by Ilona Khugaeva, the chair of the Court, and Alan Tekhov, the head of the presidential administration.
During the special operation in Dagestan. Photo http://www.nac.gov.ru/
01:37, 20 March 2017
On March 13-19, there were no victims of the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week from March 13 to March 19, 2017, no casualties or victims of the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus were recorded. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot", based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
Alexei Mandrigelya. Photo http://fedpress.ru/article/1754522
17:05, 19 March 2017
Krasnodar activist Alexei Mandrigelya released
Today, Krasnodar activist Alexei Mandrigelya has been released after 10 days of arrest.
Special operation in Dagestan. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru/
15:16, 19 March 2017
Khasavyurt introduces CTO legal regime for second time since beginning of 2017
The counterterrorist operation (CTO) legal regime, introduced in Dagestan a week after an attack on policemen near the village of Endirei, has become the second counterterrorist operation in Khasavyurt and the surrounding area since the beginning of the year.
The residents of Sochi at the site of the construction of a high-rise building in Dagomys. March 18, 2017. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
04:08, 19 March 2017
Residents of Dagomys oppose construction of high-rise buildings in water protection zones
About 20 activists have gathered for a meeting to inform local residents about the danger of flooding of residential houses in case if high-rise buildings are constructed in riverbeds.
A spontaneous memorial dedicated to Arthur Sargsyan, arranged near the gates of the Armenian Embassy in Moscow, enjoys popularity among the local residents. March 18, 2017. Photo by Grigory Shvedov for "Caucasian Knot"
23:01, 18 March 2017
Yerevan marchers promise to continue protest actions
Activists have failed to get a response from the authorities to their written demand to bury Arthur Sargsyan into the military pantheon "Yerablur". The marchers have stated that they will continue their sit-in demonstration.
14:24, 18 March 2017
Dagestani Muftiate quits Coordination Centre of Muslims of Northern Caucasus
The Muftis of the republics of Northern Caucasus have moved claims to Akhmad Abdulaev, the Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) of Dagestan, due to the fact that the newspaper of the Dagestani Muftiate "As-Salam" is spread in their republics.
A view of the city of Tyrnyauz. Photo: Tyrnik, https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Тырныауз#/media/File:%D0%9B%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%A2%D1%8B%D1%80%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B0%D1%83%D0%B7.jpg
13:56, 18 March 2017
Tyrnyauz residents believe creating jobs to be Zalikhanov’s main task
Absence of employment is the main reason why many young people leave the city of Tyrnyauz; and the new head of the Elbrus District, Kanshaubiy Zalikhanov, should remedy the situation, said the residents of the district centre, interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
Children are holding hats for the gifts on the Novruz-Bayram. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
07:31, 18 March 2017
Azerbaijan residents complain about price rise on eve of Novruz holiday
Nine consecutive days, March 18-26, have been announced days-off in Azerbaijan on the occasion of the Novruz-Bayram holiday. Residents of the country state a significant increase in foodstuff prices on the eve of the holiday, primarily on meat, butter, nuts and dried fruits.
06:38, 18 March 2017
State prosecution asks 8 years in prison for Kushtov
The Supreme Court (SC) of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR) has held a debate on the case of Magomed Kushtov, a resident of Ingushetia, accused of abducting Laura Lichtman, an Israeli citizen. The prosecution believes that Kushtov's guilt has been proved, and believes that he should be sentenced to eight years in prison.
A wall and a fence that isolate the beach from the State Residence "Riviera-6". March 17, 2017. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for "Caucasian Knot"
05:53, 18 March 2017
Beach fencing in the vicinity of "Riviera-6" Residence in Sochi causes discontent of Sochi residents
On the beach in Sochi, in the area of the State Residence "Riviera-6", builders are installing a fence. City authorities had promised to equip a beach in the mouth of the river instead, but the proposed place there is constantly polluted with sewage, said residents of Sochi, interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
Maxim Smyshliaev. Photo http://memohrc.org/special-projects/smyshlyaev-maksim-nikolaevich
05:05, 18 March 2017
Smyshliaev states his refusal to meet Panov after his statement about preparation of the terror act
At the trial on the case of preparing a terror act in Rostov-on-Don, the defendant Maxim Smyshliaev has stated that he had interrupted all contacts with the second defendant, a Ukrainian citizen Arthur Panov, after their personal meeting.
An activist with a poster in support of creating a television channel in the Circassian language in Turkey. Photo: Cerkesfed.org
04:09, 18 March 2017
Turkish Circassians ready to support Erdogan at referendum in exchange for national TV Channel
The Pluralistic Democratic Party and the Federation of Circassian Societies of Turkey have demanded from the country’s authorities to create a state television channel in the Circassian language. In exchange, Circassians promise to support the amendments to the Turkish Constitution initiated by the authorities at the referendum on April 16.
The particioants of a press conference discussing the criminal case of Tskaev's death. March 17, 2017, Vladikavkaz. Photo by Emma Marzoeva for "Caucasian Knot"
00:55, 18 March 2017
Tskaev’s relatives condemn action to support detainees in connection with his death
The inquiry into the death of Vladimir Tskaev is protracted; however, his relatives expect a fair punishment of those guilty.
The activists in Freedom Square in Yerevan. March 17, 2017. Photo by Armine Martirosyan for "Caucasian Knot"
19:44, 17 March 2017
About two thousand march in memory of Arthur Sargsyan
The participants of the march in memory of the activist Arthur Sargsyan, who died after a hunger strike, are moving to the building of the Armenian government.
19:43, 17 March 2017
Advocates accuse power agents of pressing Anchokov, resident of Cherkessk
The defendant Anatoly Anchokov told his advocates that he was forced to slander himself. Power agents did not allow him to talk to his advocates, and, like yesterday, took him away from the Cherkessk SIZO (pre-trial prison) to some unknown place, said his advocates.
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The defense of a Chechen native has secured a review of the Moscow conflict case.

Three private homes were destroyed in a Chechen village due to landslides.

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.