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Voting at the polling station in the town of Martuni in Nagorno-Karabakh. 2015. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"
08:20, 11 February 2017
118 observers registered for NKR’s referendum
The number of citizens of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), included in the voter lists for the referendum on the new Constitution draft, has exceeded 102,000, but it is not final, said the Central Election Commission (CEC). The opinions of NKR residents, interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" on the referendum diverged.
Press conference of the "Green Patrol" in Volgograd. Photo: Greenpatrol.ru
07:17, 11 February 2017
"Green Patrol" announces creation of branch in Volgograd
Activists of the All-Russian public organization "Green Patrol" have announced the creation of a regional branch in Volgograd. The organization will launch a "hotline" for receiving complaints from residents of Volgograd, and start fighting illegal dumps in the region, said activists of the "Green Patrol".
Riots in the village of Nardaran. November 26, 2016. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
06:18, 11 February 2017
AI calls on to revise verdict on "Nardaran case"
The advocates of Fariz Namazly, Yalchin Imanov, Nemat Kerimli and Fakhraddin Mekhtiev, defendants in the so-called "Nardaran case", have lodged an appeal complaint with a request to acquit their clients. The human rights organization Amnesty International (AI) has also urged to revise the verdict.
A bag with bullets. Photo: Commons.wikimedia.org
05:18, 11 February 2017
Defence of detained natives of Dagestan asserts that ammunition was planted on them
The Tagibekov brothers, natives of Dagestan, were detained on suspicion of illicit dealing with ammunition, after a search of their rented apartment in a Moscow suburb. According to the suspects and their relatives, the ammunition was planted in their apartment, the advocate of one of the brothers told the "Caucasian Knot".
The ritual of al Kasnazani's followers. Screenshot of a video: youtube.com/watch?v=-5gvDB6F2-I
01:31, 11 February 2017
Kadyrov bans Shiite self-torture rituals in Chechnya
A group of followers of the Shiite ritual of driving knives in heads has been revealed in Chechnya. Ramzan Kadyrov has held a preventive talk with the self-proclaimed Caliph of the community. The Chechen Muftiate has treated the beliefs of the group as contrary to Islam.
Rasim Aliev in the hospital. Screenshot of a video record of the interview with the journalist, Youtube.com/watch?t=10&v=wigU5a7vRHM
00:01, 11 February 2017
Family of murdered journalist Rasim Aliev files complaint to ECtHR
Not all those involved in the death of the Azerbaijani journalist Rasim Aliev were held accountable, because of biased inquiry into the case, the parents of the casualty believe; a complaint to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has been sent on their behalf.
War in Syria. Photo: Freedom House https://www.flickr.com
18:35, 10 February 2017
Witnesses in Usmanov’s case refute investigators’ version
Abdurakhman Usmanov, accused for involvement in the IS, was not a supporter of radical Islam; and defence witnesses saw him in Turkey when, according to investigators, he was in Syria.
Vitaly Kaloev. Photo http://cominf.org/node/1166479602
16:59, 10 February 2017
Kaloev is against banning "Aftermath" movie
The fiction film "Aftermath", covering the story of Vitaly Kaloev, may be a speculation on his tragedy, said Chermen Dudaev, the Deputy Minister of Culture of North Ossetia. Kaloev himself noted that "young people could take useful lessons from the movie."
Еhe village of Andi, Botlikh District of Dagestan. Photo by Magomedgadji Murtazaliev http://www.odnoselchane.ru
16:19, 10 February 2017
Andi residents feel no problems because of CTO
The counterterrorist operation (CTO) regime, introduced in the village of Andi, Botlikh District of Dagestan, on February 7, may extend for other 10 days. The CTO means document check only, said an employee of the district administration.
Magomed Magomedov, a political observer of the weekly "Chernovik" (Draft). Photo http://flnka.ru/
15:43, 10 February 2017
Reporters link cadre reshuffling in Dagestan with national quotas
The personnel changes in the government of Dagestan had to do with the need to observe the principle of national quotas in the cabinet, the journalists Magomed Magomedov and Ramazan Rajabov believe. According to their version, the team of Sagid Murtazaliev could also affect the cadre reshuffling.
Bairam Mamedov. Photo: RFE/RL
14:52, 10 February 2017
CoA upholds verdict to “Nida” activist Mamedov
The Baku Court of Appeal (CoA) has dismissed the appeal of Bairam Mamedov, an activist of the “Nida” Movement, sentenced to 10 years in prison. His defence is preparing a cassation.
Electrical pole. Photo http://www.riadagestan.ru
10:05, 10 February 2017
Debt of Dagestani enterprises for electricity exceeds half billion roubles
As of January 1, the debt of industrial enterprises of Dagestan for electricity exceeded the amount of 92.2 million roubles, while the debt of non-industrial sector exceeded 412 million roubles. This was reported by the "Dagestani Energy Retail Company", which also announced its intention to cut off electricity supply to 196 debtors in February.
Magomed Mutsolgov. Photo: RFE/RL
05:19, 10 February 2017
After months of checking, SC refuses to open case against Magomed Mutsolgov
The investigating authorities have refused to initiate criminal proceedings against Ingush human rights defender Magomed Mutsolgov. Law enforcers claimed discovery on the Magomed Mutsolgov's PCs of materials in support of terrorists and materials of pornography. However, none of the law enforcers' claims was confirmed.
Vladikavkaz. Photo: Sputnik/Alexander Polyakov
04:16, 10 February 2017
Residents of North Ossetia ask to identify priorities for improving residential districts
The government of North Ossetia has announced that the address list of works on improvement of households in the capital and regional centres of the republic will be formed on the results of public hearings prior to April 1. At first, trees should be planted at city yards, and order should be brought to parking of vehicles. This opinion was reported by residents of Vladikavkaz, questioned by the "Caucasian Knot".
Artak Kirakosyan, a human rights defender. Photo: PanARMENIAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan
04:10, 10 February 2017
Political analysts link cancellation of Armenian police boss’ visit to Minsk with Lapshin's case
Karen Karapetyan, Prime Minister of Armenia, has cancelled the planned visit of Vardan Yeghiazaryan, Deputy Chief of the Armenian Police, to Belarus. Political analysts have treated the cancellation of the visit as a response to the extradition of Alexander Lapshin. Political analyst Stepan Safaryan has called it "too soft demarche".
01:35, 10 February 2017
Volgograd: roundtable point to problems faced by NPOs providing social care services
In 2017, the Volgograd Region stipulates subsidies for the non-profit organizations (NPOs), providing services in the field of social services, for the whole amount of about 96 million roubles. This was reported by the Social Protection Committee for the Volgograd Region.
In December 2016, Florian Klenk, editor-in-chief of the Austrian weekly news magazine "Falter", critized the AFP members' visit to Kadyrov. He demanded to explain, "who pays for such trips". Photo: https://twitter.com/florianklenk/status/801169369762066433
23:59, 9 February 2017
Scandal with Chechens in Austria used for political purposes
The scandal with the detention of Chechens in Vienna was used by Austrian nationalists and the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Austria, who stated that "refugees have abused the hospitality," Herweg Heller, an Austrian journalist, has stated.
Vladikavkaz polyclinic. Photo: Gbuz7.ru
22:59, 9 February 2017
MPH promises to check diplomas of chief physician of Vladikavkaz polyclinic
The chief physician of one of Vladikavkaz polyclinics was appointed to this position without completing a higher school and without the relevant work experience, said the chair of the city assembly. The Ministry of Public Health (MPH) has presented the doctor as a worthy specialist, but promised to check the authenticity of his diplomas.
The participants of the rally of the "Musavat" Party in Baku. An inscription on a poster: "Freedom". October 25, 2015. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
18:33, 9 February 2017
Branches of two oppositional parties forced out of their offices in Sheki
By decision of the authorities, regional branches of the oppositional "People's Front Party of Azerbaijan" (PFPA) and the "Musavat" Party have been evicted from their offices in the Azerbaijani town of Sheki. The parties treat this decision as politically motivated.
18:05, 9 February 2017
Relatives of detained resident of Ingushetia cannot locate him
Today, Mikail Kartoev, a resident of Malgobek, was detained by power agents and taken away to some unknown place, the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" has reported; Mukharbek Kartoev, the detainee’s father, has appealed to the HRC for help.
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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.