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IS supporters near the "Islamic State" flag (Islamic State is a terrorist organization banned in Russia). Photo by user Vesti Detalno, www.flickr.com

12:49, 16 March 2016

Two residents of Northern Caucasus suspected of attempt to join IS

At the border with Georgia, Russian border guards have detained two residents of one of the republics of Northern Caucasus, who, according to the FSB, had planned to go to Syria to join the "Islamic State" (IS), banned in Russia.

Khadjimurat Gatsalov. Photo: http://dumrf.ru/common/regnews/3915

12:10, 16 March 2016

Gatsalov re-elected mufti of North Ossetia

Delegates from Muslim communities have unanimously supported the candidacy of Khadjimurat Gatsalov.

Vera Savchenko. Photo: Inna Sokolovska (RFE/RL)

11:19, 16 March 2016

Advocate of Vera Savchenko states her probable detention

Vera, a sister of the Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko, could be detained for certain investigatory actions within the case of abusing the judge at the trial of Klykh and Karpyuk, said the advocate Marina Dubrovina.

Abu Umar al-Shishani (Tarkhan Batirashvili), one of the leaders of the terrorist IS, banned in Russia. Photo: Ansar al Jihad https://ru.wikipedia.org

09:20, 16 March 2016

IS refutes death of Abu Umar al-Shishani

The organization "Islamic State" (IS), recognized as terrorist and banned in Russia, has reported that Abu Umar al-Shishani (Tarkhan Batirashvili) alive.

Policemen in Grozny. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

07:54, 16 March 2016

Residents of Chechnya report policemen engaged in "spiritual certification"

In the Grozny District, the "spiritual and moral certification" of the population is carried out by district policemen. Policemen are visiting houses and demand from young people to fill in appropriate questionnaires, local residents report.

23:18, 15 March 2016

Advocates treat Armenian court decision in Barsegyan's case as unprecedented

The Armenia's Administrative Court has ruled in favour of Levon Barsegyan, the head of the Gyumri-based "Asparez" Press Club, having fined the police for his illegal detention by 500,000 drams. Such judgement was made for the first time and is unprecedented, said the advocates of the activist.

A man with Circassian flag, Cherkessk, April 25, 2013. Photo by Asya Kapaeva for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

15:55, 15 March 2016

Circassian activists treat attempt to liquidate "Adyge Khase" as provocation

Circassian (Adyg) public figures see political motives in the lawsuit of the Russian Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to liquidate the movement "Adyge Khase – Circassian Parliament". The situation around the movement will be discussed at a sitting of members of Circassian organizations of Southern Russia on March 17.

12:04, 15 March 2016

Mamed Ibragim sentenced to three years in prison

Today, the Narimanov District Court of Baku has found Mamed Ibragim, Adviser of the Chairman of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), guilty of hooliganism and sentenced him to three years in prison. His defence treats the verdict as unfair.

11:39, 15 March 2016

Advocates report on torture of defendants in Kabardino-Balkaria

At the "Kabardino-Balkarian Human Rights Centre", advocates have reported on violations committed in the course of the investigation into the case against persons accused of involvement in illegal armed formations (IAFs).

Izberbash, Dagestan. Photo: Shamil Shangereev, http://odnoselchane.ru

11:31, 15 March 2016

14 activists of "Nurcular" detained in Dagestan

14 activists of the religious organization "Nurcular" banned in Russia were brought to the police station. Of them, 12 were released after questioning.

Abu Umar al-Shishani (Tarkhan Batirashvili). Photo: http://www.chechensinsyria.com/?page_id=21362#jp-carousel-21342

11:29, 15 March 2016

Pentagon's report becomes eighth report on death of Abu Umar al-Shishani

Last night, the Pentagon spokesman has reported that Abu Umar al-Shishani, one of the leaders of the terrorist grouping "Islamic State" (IS), died from injuries got in an airstrike which took place near the town of Al-Shaddadah in northeastern Syria on March 4.

Circassian flag. Photo: http://maykopkhase.blogspot.ru/2016/03/14.html#more

11:04, 15 March 2016

Maikop police twice ban rally on Day of Circassian language

In Maikop, the organization "Adyge Khase-Circassian Council" has twice failed to agree with the law enforcement authorities the venue for the planned rally devoted to the tight situation with the Circassian language.

Ramzan Kadyrov and Yakub Zakriev. Photo: © Yuga.ru, https://www.yuga.ru/news/392632/

07:14, 15 March 2016

26-year-old Kadyrov's nephew appointed First Deputy Prime Minister of Chechnya

The personnel changes have taken place at the Chechen government. Yakub Zakriev, a 26-year-old nephew of Ramzan Kadyrov, has been appointed the First Deputy Prime Minister. Earlier, he used to hold the post of the acting head of the secretariat of the leader of Chechnya.

04:44, 15 March 2016

Stavropol blogger's advocate asks to recognize article of Criminal Code as unconstitutional

The defence of Victor Krasnov, who is brought to trial in Stavropol for his online statements of antireligious nature, has sent an appeal to the Constitutional Court of Russia to recognize the article of the Criminal Code on insulting the feelings of believers as contrary to the Constitution of Russia.

Pupils near the school gates in Grozny. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

22:50, 14 March 2016

Chechen teachers claim being forced to conduct "spiritual certification"

In Chechnya, teachers of secondary schools are required to conduct "spiritual certification" of young people during weekends. This was reported by teachers of the Shali and Kurchaloi Districts.

Building where HQ of Joint Mobile Group is situated, Ingushetia, March 10, 2016. Photo provided by Jambulat Ozdoev, Ombudsman in Ingushetia.

19:40, 14 March 2016

Journalists demand to investigate attack in Ingushetia as terror act

The journalists, who suffered in the attack, committed by unidentified persons in Ingushetia on March 9, have called to qualify the attackers' actions under the article of "terror act".

Grozny. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

16:09, 14 March 2016

Kalyapin: journalists refuse to go to Chechnya to press conference

Igor Kalyapin intends to hold a press conference in Grozny dedicated to the attack on journalists and rights defenders, committed activists on the Ingush-Chechen border. However, the event is under question, since journalists refuse to go to Chechnya from Moscow.

14:56, 14 March 2016

Activists: Ismayilova's work on translating book in prison is example of struggle for freedom

In prison, Khadija Ismayilova demonstrates the freedom of spirit and provides an example of commitment to democratic ideals. This was stated in Baku at the presentation of the book "Children of the Jacaranda Tree", translated by Ismayilova.

Ilya Yashin. February 23, 2016. Photo by Dmitry Serebryakov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

12:26, 14 March 2016

Ilya Yashin agrees to cooperate with investigators concerning report on Ramzan Kadyrov

The authorities of Chechnya try to use the law enforcement bodies as a lever of pressure on opponents. This was stated by Ilya Yashin, when he was commenting on the initiative to institute criminal proceedings against him for defamation because of his report devoted to Ramzan Kadyrov.

11:55, 14 March 2016

Mikhail Kasyanov's complaint against Ramzan Kadyrov sent to Chechnya for consideration

The Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) has sent to Chechnya the complaint filed by Mikhail Kasyanov and Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr, the leaders of the "PARNAS" Party, with a request to launch an investigation into the post on the Ramzan Kadyrov's Instagram page, which the oppositionists treated as a death threat.

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