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Temporary detention facility in Sochi neighbourhood "Matsesta". Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

12:25, 9 January 2016

Organization "Mercy to Those Facing Trial" meets detainees in Sochi IVS

During the Christmas holidays, activists of the NGO "Mercy to Those Facing Trial" held meetings with detainees in two temporary detention facilities (known as IVS) in Sochi. Activists congratulated the detainees and presented gifts to them.

09:39, 9 January 2016

Armenian resident charged with murder in "Musaler" restaurant

The investigating bodies of Armenia have accused Arthur Babayan, 31, of shooting in "Musaler" restaurant, murder, attempted murder, hooliganism and illegal arms circulation.

04:44, 9 January 2016

Bottaev's relatives announce reward for information about his attackers

A monetary reward for information about the perpetrators of the murder of Khadis Bottaev, Chief Physician of the Republic's Clinical Hospital, was announced by relatives of the casualty, says the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Kabardino-Balkaria.

Visitors of tThe exhibition "Images of Old and New Sochi", January 7, 2016. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

02:51, 9 January 2016

Visitors to exhibition "Images of Old and New Sochi" state loss of historic look by resort city

The exhibition "Images of Old and New Sochi" has made its debut at the city local history museum. It presents photos depicting the city of different historical times. The "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports that during the first two days the exhibition was visited by about a thousand people.

01:56, 9 January 2016

Dagestan: avalanche cuts 16,000 people from outside world

A snow avalanche has forced to close the Tlyarata-Makhachkala Highway, leaving 55 dwelling settlements without automobile communication.

20:33, 8 January 2016

Advocate blames police for beating "New Armenia" activists

Tigran Airapetyan, an advocate of "New Armenia" activists, finds it necessary to conduct a medical examination of injuries, received by protesters on the New Year's Night.

20:06, 8 January 2016

Volgograd authorities promise to simplify issuance of certificates to tenants of ruined house

Victims will not have to pay the state duty for restoration of lost documents at the Civil Registry Office and Federal Migration Service, officials have stated at a meeting with tenants of the destroyed multi-storey apartment block. The victims themselves were not satisfied with officials' explanation on the issue of compensations.

16:59, 8 January 2016

Azeri opposition and rights defenders condemn arrest of Natig Kerimov

The absurdity of charges of treason against Natig (Natiq) Kerimov, one of the elders of the settlement of Nardaran, was stated by opposition leaders and rights defenders of Azerbaijan.

14:45, 8 January 2016

"New Armenia" demands from authorities to protect citizens' rights to life and health

Attacks on activists of the Front of National Salvation "New Armenia" show the authorities' inability to protect citizens' lives and health, says the today's statement released by the Front. "New Armenia" urged the authorities not to prevent citizens' self-defence, even with the use of weapons.

Law enforcers. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

13:24, 8 January 2016

In Chechnya, two policemen dismissed because of video showing falsification of evidence

Two staff members of the Chechen Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) were dismissed after residents of Chechnya had disseminated in social networks a video which depicted the policemen while drinking beverages in a passenger car.

Khadjimurat Gatsalov. Photo: http://www.dumrf.ru/media/photoreports/7004

12:40, 8 January 2016

Mufti of North Ossetia reports on preparation of his assassination

Khadjimurat Gatsalov has received a letter reporting on a preparation of his assassination. Today, he has informed the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent that he has got demands to give up his post of the Mufti of North Ossetia and threats to chase him in case if he attempts to escape.

08:40, 8 January 2016

Resident of Azerbaijan tries to burn himself in front of school

Ali Navruzov, a 63-year-old resident of the town of Neftchala, has committed a self-immolation attempt because of his debts. According to his colleagues, Ali Navruzov claimed that he was not able to pay his bank loans. The incident occurred in front of the school where the man worked as a technician.

Policemen and Cossacks block the main entrance to the Temple of Archangel Michael, Sochi, January 7, 2016. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

04:21, 8 January 2016

In Sochi, believers complain about excessive security measures

On January 7, believers of the Russian, Georgian, Jerusalem and Serbian Orthodox Churches celebrated the holiday of Christmas. In the southern regions of Russia, worship services were held under enhanced security measures.

Talekh Bagirzade (left). Screenshot from the video posted by user Muxtar Seqafi, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRoOTaTECIQ

03:25, 8 January 2016

Advocate of Talekh Bagirzade claims his client being tortured

In Azerbaijan, Djavad Djavadov, an advocate of Talekh Bagirzade, the detained leader of the movement "Muslim Unity", has informed the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent that on December 29, he was invited to visit the Chief Department for Combating Organized Crime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).

Activists of "Russians of Astrakhan" movement hold a picket in support of Ildar Dadin, Astrakhan, January 7, 2016. Photo by Elena Grebenyuk for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

01:41, 8 January 2016

Astrakhan hosts action in support of Ildar Dadin

Activists of the movement "Russians of Astrakhan" have held a picket in support of Ildar Dadin, who was sentenced to three years of imprisonment in a penal colony on the charge of repeated violation of the rules for holding actions. This was reported by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.

Resident of collapsed residential building Valentina Petrovna, Volgograd, December 25, 2015. Photo by Tatiana Filimonova for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

23:59, 7 January 2016

In Volgograd, tenants of collapsed residential building demand to provide them with new accommodation of equal value

In Volgograd, the city residents, who lost their apartments after an explosion in a multi-storey apartment building, have sent a petition to the authorities. They demand to promptly provide them with accommodation in the same residential district, equivalent to the housing lost by them as a result of the explosion.

Natiq Kerimov. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

22:53, 7 January 2016

Azerbaijani secret services accuse Natiq Kerimov of espionage

On January 6, Natiq Kerimov, one of the elders of the village of Nardaran, was detained in Nardaran near the school No. 62, where he came to accompany his grandson home. The court of Baku has pronounced the decision to arrest Natiq Kerimov for four months.

19:51, 7 January 2016

Activists of "New Armenia" hold action in support of Gevorg Safaryan and Suzi Gevorkyan

In Yerevan, participants of the action have demanded to investigate the case on the attack on activist Suzi Gevorkyan. Besides, they reported on unjustified arrest of activist Gevorg Safaryan.

Top climbers. Photo: http://07.mchs.gov.ru/pressroom/news/item/3352076/

14:12, 7 January 2016

Rescue team finds bodies of three persons killed in avalanche near Mount Elbrus

Rescue team has discovered the bodies of three skiers who came under an avalanche while skiing on slopes of Mount Cheget.

Rescuer of the Ministry for Emergencies (MfE). Photo: https://www.facebook.com/mchscrimea/photos/a.674675142594536.1073741828.674655929263124/1029894033739310/?type=3&theater

11:59, 7 January 2016

Member of rescuer team killed by avalanche in Sochi mountains

At the Sochi ski resort of Gornaya Karousel (Mountain Carousel), a staff member of an avalanche service, came under a snow avalanche. This was reported by the press service of the Department for the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Ministry for Emergencies (MfE).

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