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Ramazan Rashidov (to the left) at the beach. Photo from his personal page in the social media "VKontakte", Vk.com/id145609315

17:30, 29 June 2016

Relatives of Rashidov and Ramazanov doubt version of accidental explosion

Relatives of Ramazan Rashidov and Shamil Ramazanov, residents of Kaspiysk, kidnapped in June, believe they were killed. According to the relatives, they allowed to take their biological samples for the detection of DNA.

War in Syria. Photo by the user Kurdishstruggle https://www.flickr.com

15:11, 29 June 2016

Resident of Pankisi Gorge killed in Syria

Umar Margoshvili, a citizen of Georgia, who was involved in the hostilities on the side of the terrorist organization "Islamic State" (IS) (banned in Russia), was killed in Syria.

The Sochi Natural Reserve. Photo: SKas https://ru.wikipedia.org/

13:42, 29 June 2016

SC allows construction of tourist facilities in Sochi Natural Reserve

The Supreme Court (SC) of Russia has dismissed the appeal filed by ecologists concerning the Greenpeace's claim against the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources. The ecologists demanded to recognize null and void the paragraphs of the provision on the Sochi Natural Reserve, which allowed constructing facilities of the tourism industry in its territory.

The Federation Council sesssion. Photo: http://www.council.gov.ru

12:18, 29 June 2016

Federation Council refuses to reject package of anti-terrorism laws

108 members of the Federation Council have voted against the proposal of senator Belyakov to postpone the consideration of a package of anti-terrorism laws adopted by the State Duma. 16 senators voted in support of the proposal, and 11 others abstained.

11:40, 29 June 2016

Forum of Azerbaijani civil society calls on authorities to ensure conditions for NGOs

The activities of independent institutions of Azerbaijan are paralyzed. This was stated by participants of the forum, organized by the Civil Society Platform. They put forward the recommendations to address the problems of non-governmental organizations and the creation of normal conditions for their activities.

A hideout with ammunition. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru/kontrterroristicheskie-operacii/v-kbr-obnaruzhen-krupnyy-taynik-s-oruzhiem-i.html

07:27, 29 June 2016

Hideout with weapons and ammunition discovered in Dagestan

In the Untsukul District, a hideout with ammunition, small arms, and an improvised explosive device (IED) has been destroyed on the outskirts of the village of Gimry.

The law enforcers during CTO. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru

06:43, 29 June 2016

Human rights defenders associate radicalization of young people in Northern Caucasus with pressure of law enforcers

At the roundtable held in Moscow on June 27-28 and organized by the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" and the newspaper "Novaya Gazeta" with the support of the International Crisis Group (ICG), participants have discussed the reasons for radicalization of young people in Northern Caucasus.

Demolition of an apartment building in Volgograd. Photo by Tatyana Filimonova for the "Caucasian Knot"

22:44, 28 June 2016

Residents of Volgograd ask Vladimir Putin to protect them from eviction

In Volgograd, the works on demolition of an apartment building have been started, despite the fact that it is the only shelter for many residents. This was stated by tenants of the house in the petition addressed to Vladimir Putin and City Mayor Andrei Kosolapov. During less than one day, the petition gained 117 signatures.

The Tiger armoured vehicle. Photo: http://suvcar.ru/gaz-2330-tigr-2005-foto/

22:33, 28 June 2016

Tiger driver from Dagestani FSIN charged with deaths of six persons

The criminal case of a road traffic accident with six casualties has been sent to the Khasavyurt District Court. The case involves a staff member of the Department for Dagestan of the Federal Penitentiary Service (known as FSIN) as a defendant.

The building of "Chernomortransneft". Photo https://chernomor.transneft.ru/press/news/?id=12851

19:42, 28 June 2016

Jurors acquit defendants accused of killing staff member of "Chernomortransneft" in Dagestan

The jurors have acquitted Davud Omarov and Abdul-Muslim Suleimanov, accused of killing the chief of the security service of the "Chernomortransneft" Department in Kizlyar. Earlier, Abdul-Muslim Suleimanov has complained about being tortured by law enforcers.

Isamudin Radjabov. Photo www.riadagestan.ru

18:51, 28 June 2016

Lawyer treats murder of dancer Isamudin Radjabov as especially cruel

The man suspected of murdering Isamudin Radjabov, a Dagestani dancer, will not be able to achieve a special order of the proceedings, and the very murder should be classified as a murder committed with particular cruelty. This was reported by Rinat Gamidov, an advocate of the Bar Association "Gamidov and Partners".

Valentina Cherevatenko. Screenshot of a video by the user Vadim Karastelev https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOuJXHegmg0

16:24, 28 June 2016

Investigators suspect Valentina Cherevatenko of attempt to avoid law on foreign agents

The criminal case against Valentina Cherevatenko is being investigated by Rostov investigators, who report directly to the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF). This was reported by advocate Ildar Shafiev.

The Karabudakhkent District of Dagestan. Photo: Sergey Martyanov, Eldar Rasulov http://odnoselchane.ru/

14:03, 28 June 2016

Ramazan Rashidov's relatives doubt version of car explosion (+video)

Relatives of Ramazan Rashidov, a resident of Dagestan, whose body, according to law enforcers, was found inside a blown-up car, reported that the found car belonged to Ramazan Rashidov. However, they suggest that the car was damaged not as a result of an explosion.

Temur Kobaliya. Photo by Tatyana Filimonova for the "Caucasian Knot"

13:38, 28 June 2016

Founder of Volgograd "Youth Centre for Consulting and Training" appeals to ECtHR

Human rights defender Temur Kobaliya has filed an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in the case of the fines imposed by the Volgograd court on him and the autonomous educational organization "Youth Centre for Consulting and Training".

A law enforcer. Photo: http://www.riadagestan.ru/news/investigation_and_courts/istochnik_v_podorvavshemsya_avtomobile_peredvigalis_boeviki_lichnost_odnogo_ustanovlena/

12:32, 28 June 2016

Law enforcers identify one of men killed in explosion in Dagestan

One of the men blown up inside a car in Dagestan was identified as Ramazan Rashidov, born in 1987. This was reported by sources from the law enforcement bodies. Earlier, residents of Makhachkala have complained about the kidnapping of a man with the same name.

Nadezhda Kireeva in a picket in front of the administration of the Volgograd Region. June 27, 2016. Photo by Tatyana Filimonova for the "Caucasian Knot"

12:13, 28 June 2016

In Volgograd, picketer demands to solve problems of families with many children

Officials do not pay attention to the social problems of families with many children and do nothing to solve them. This was stated by Nadezhda Kireeva, a mother of seven children, who held a picket in front of the administration of the Volgograd Region.

Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of the Republic of Chechnya. Photo: http://www.kazpravda.kz/news/mir/ramzan-kadirov-ozhidaet-bolee-milliona-protestuushchih-protiv-karikatur/

10:15, 28 June 2016

Experts identify role of Ramzan Kadyrov in pre-election list of "Edinaya Rossiya" Party

In the near future, Ramzan Kadyrov will not change his position of the leader of Chechnya for a deputy's mandate. This was stated by the experts, who commented on the inclusion of Ramzan Kadyrov together with other heads of the southern regions of Russia in the list of candidates for election to the State Duma.

David Karabekyan, a social analyst, professor of Artsakh State University. Photo: Albert Voskanyan, http://https.kavkaz-uzel.ru/blogs/929/posts/6149

07:59, 28 June 2016

Experts: Constitution of Nagorno-Karabakh to be changed only after national referendum

In Nagorno-Karabakh, all political reforms and the issues related to the change of form of government and extension of its term should be considered on the basis of a referendum held among residents of the region. This opinion was voiced by experts.

A road in the Karabudakhkent District. Photo: Sergey Martyanov, http://odnoselchane.ru/?page=photos_of_category&sect=32&com=photogallery

07:43, 28 June 2016

Blown-up car with remains of two human bodies found in Dagestan

In the Karabudakhkent District, a blown-up BMW car with fragments of two bodies inside it was found not far away from the federal highway "Caucasus".

06:19, 28 June 2016

Experts treat young people, unsettled in life, as more susceptible to IS recruitment than others

Young people who do not have purposes in their lives are most susceptible to recruitment on the Internet. This opinion was voiced by staff members of the Centre for Civilizational and Regional Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS).

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