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The National Guard at the exercises of a special operation to eliminate a criminal grouping on a river transport. Photo: Rosgvard.ru

22:18, 29 July 2016

Experts associate military training near Volgograd with threat of terrorism

The selection of the Volgograd Region for the first exercise training of the National Guard is associated with the vulnerability of the south of Russia against the terrorist threat and the conditions suitable for testing the performance of a wide range of tasks. This was stated by military experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".

19:00, 29 July 2016

Ingush resident being tortured, his relatives complain

Magomed Aushev, a resident of the village of Surkhakhi, was detained on charges in a fabricated case and he was severely beaten after the detention. This was claimed by his mother and his sister.

17:36, 29 July 2016

Court dismisses CPT's complaints about fines

The court has ruled out that the "Committee for Prevention of Torture" (CPT) was lawfully fined for its failure to apply for inclusion in the register of foreign agents.

The members of the group "Sasna Tsrer" in the seized building of the police regiment. Yerevan, July 23, 2016. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"

16:25, 29 July 2016

Armenian Ministry of Health calls on rebels to release nurse

The Armenian Ministry of Health has called on members of the group "Sasna Tsrer" "(Daredevils of Sassoun), who still hold the police building in Yerevan, to release medical staff, and especially nurse Malina Markaryan.

Valery Permyakov. Photo: Sputnik / Asatur Yesayants

15:05, 29 July 2016

Valery Permyakov's advocate demands to annul first interrogation of his client

Relatives and successors of the victims have supported the motion filed by Eduard Agadjanyan, an advocate of Valery Permyakov.

Turkish flag on a car. A rally in support of Erdogan. Istanbul, July 17, 2016. Photo by Magomed Tuaev for the "Caucasian Knot"

14:46, 29 July 2016

"ANS" TV Channel does not agree with court in evaluation of its coverage of coup in Turkey

The accusations of the Azerbaijani "ANS" TV Channel of the propaganda of terrorism, vandalism, and support of Fethullah Gülen during an attempted coup in Turkey are baseless. This was stated by staff members of the "ANS" TV Channel and lawyers.

Said Osmanov at the court session. Photo http://riakalm.ru/news/law/2986-segodnya-v-eliste-rassmotryat-delo-bortsa-iz-dagestana-saida-osmanova

14:24, 29 July 2016

Advocate intends to seek acquittal of Said Osmanov

The release of athlete Said Osmanov, who was sentenced in Elista on the charge of desecrating a statue of Buddha and inciting ethnic hatred, will allow him to focus on appealing against the verdict of guilty. This was stated by his advocate.

The ceremony of opening of the monument "To Sons of Motherland - Cossacks and mountaineers - the heroes of World War I" in Krasnodar. Photo: © Yelena Sineok, YUGA.ru

11:45, 29 July 2016

In Krasnodar, Circassian activists not invited to opening of monument to heroes of WW I

On July 28, Krasnodar held the ceremony of opening of the monument to the heroes of World War I. It represents a sculpture of a mountaineer and a Cossack. The opening ceremony was attended by a delegation from Adygea. However, members of the Circassian community were not invited to the ceremony, since they could criticize the monument.

Alek Enigomshyan, a member of the "Constitutional Parliament". Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"

11:40, 29 July 2016

Advocate reports on deterioration of Alek Enigomshyan's health

Alek Enigomshyan, a member of the "Constitutional Parliament", arrested on suspicion of aiding in the seizure of the police regiment building, is in need of medical treatment and cannot stay in a cell. This was reported by his advocate.

07:15, 29 July 2016

Residents of Grozny report raids to collect debts for gas

In the Chechen capital, staff members of the utility services have resumed raids to collect debts. Consumers with major debts are deprived of gas supply.

The State Chorus of Dagestan at the scene. Photo by N.S. Magomedov for the "Caucasian Knot"

05:20, 29 July 2016

Unique Dagestani National State Chorus to be reorganized

The authorities of Dagestan have decided to combine the State Chorus of the Republic of Dagestan and the Opera and Ballet Chorus. Members of the State Chorus have claimed the negative consequences of the process of merger for the team, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.

Freedom Square in Yerevan, 28.07.2016. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"

22:04, 28 July 2016

Supporters of "Sasna Tsrer" state switchover to civil disobedience

Today, by estimates of organizers, a rally in support of "Sasna Tsrer" gathered in Yerevan about 1500 participants.

20:22, 28 July 2016

Trial of Imam Magomednabi Magomedov's case scheduled for August 5

The Court has extended by other six months the period of detention of Magomednabi Magomedov, the Imam of a mosque in Khasavyurt, charged with inciting terrorism. His case is to be considered on August 5. This was reported by Israfil Gadadov, an advocate of the Imam.

Igor Stenin (second to the right) with his support group near the Astrakhan Regional Court. Astrakhan, July 2016. Photo by Yelena Grebenyuk for the "Caucasian Knot"

17:30, 28 July 2016

Court dismisses appeal against Igor Stenin's sentence

The Astrakhan Regional Court has upheld the verdict against Igor Stenin, who was sentenced to two years of imprisonment in a penal settlement-colony on the charge of public calls for extremism.

Elista. Photo http://flnka.ru/novosti/13516-sud-v-eliste-ostavil-pod-arestom-dagestanskogo-borca-osmanova.html

16:34, 28 July 2016

Court finds Said Osmanov guilty

In Elista, the court has found the Dagestani athlete guilty of desecrating a statue of Buddha and inciting ethnic hatred and sentenced him to two years of conditional imprisonment.

Natig Jafarli. Photo http://minval.az/news/69443

16:00, 28 July 2016

In Baku, activists claim difficulties in referendum campaigning

In Azerbaijan, the authorities have approved the schedule of activities for the referendum on introduction of amendments in the Constitution of the country. Civil society activists believe that two months are insufficient for campaign held by those who do not agree with the amendments.

A march in the centre of Yerevan. July 27, 2016. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"

14:15, 28 July 2016

In Yerevan, 61 activists released from police stations

The criminal cases against five out of 66 people detained in the Armenian capital on July 27 have been sent to the Investigating Committee, while the others were released. This was reported by the Armenian police.

Alek Enigomshyan (to the right) demanding to restore mobile connection with the group "Sasna Tsrer". Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"

12:50, 28 July 2016

Yerevan: activist Alek Enigomshyan arrested on suspicion of aiding rebels

Alek Enigomshyan, a member of the "Constituent Parliament", who was delayed at the protest action held in Yerevan on July 27, was arrested on suspicion of aiding in the seizure of the police regiment building. His advocate has reported on the violations committed.

A destroyed building in Aleppo. Syria. Photo by the user IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation https://www.flickr.com

12:43, 28 July 2016

Resident of Karachay-Cherkessia suspected of involvement in armed underground

Law enforcers have launched an investigation into a criminal case against a resident of Karachay-Cherkessia on the charge of involvement in an illegal armed formation (IAF). The man is suspected of involvement in the hostilities in Syria.

The funeral procession carrying Vladimir Tskaev's body. Photo by Emma Marzoeva for the "Caucasian Knot"

09:37, 28 July 2016

Ninth defendant declared wanted in case of Vladimir Tskaev's death

An officer of the Vladikavkaz police has been put on the federal wanted list on the charge in absentia of involvement in the death of Vladimir Tskaev, a local resident.

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