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Zamirbek Makhmutov's funeral. Photo courtesy of his relatives
14:38, 21 August 2015
Zamirbek Makhmutov's murder sharpens tension in Stavropol Territory (+video)
The law enforcers' failure to investigate crimes against Muslim religious leaders in the Stavropol Territory aggravates the interreligious interethnic relations. This opinion has been expressed by experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot". However, the experts differed in the evaluation of possible motives for the murder of Zamirbek Makhmutov, the Deputy Imam of the village of Irgakly.
A ramp to the sea for disabled people in Sochi. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko
12:50, 21 August 2015
In Sochi, disabled people report lack of barrier-free access to sea
In Sochi, members of public organizations of disabled persons call on the authorities to pay attention to the unavailability of the sea for people with disabilities. Officials from the Mayor's Office argue that the city has developed and operates the "Barrier-free Sochi" map; however, disabled persons themselves argue that the barrier-free accesses to the sea marked on the map do not really exist.
The SIZO (pre-trial prison) in Nalchik. Photo: http://www.07.fsin.su/structure/sizo.php
12:30, 21 August 2015
Sergey Kaziev sentenced in episodes of assaulting OVD and "Arsenal"
Sergey Kaziev, who died in the SIZO (pre-trial prison) in Nalchik, was sentenced to 14.5 years of imprisonment for episodes of the attacks on the OVD-1 (Interior Division) and shop "Arsenal". Prior to sentencing, Sergey Kaziev was under recognizance not to leave, and in his final speech, he asked the court not to deprive him of his liberty.
Argishty Kiviryan. Photo: http://ru.aravot.am/author/arpine/page/41/
12:04, 21 August 2015
Cassation Court of Armenia cancels sentence to Argishty Kiviryan
The Cassation Court of Armenia (CCA) has found Argishti Kiviryan, a coordinator of the online newspaper "Armenia Today", earlier sentenced for use of violence against a policeman, not guilty and granted the appeal filed by his advocates.
Khadija Ismayilova. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the 'Caucasian Knot"
11:40, 21 August 2015
Prosecutor demands 9 years of imprisonment for Khadija Ismayilova
In his final speech in the case against journalist Khadija Ismayilova, the prosecutor has asked the Baku Court of Grave Crimes to sentence the defendant to 9 years of imprisonment.
The territory of the SIZO (pre-trial prison) no. 1 of Nalchik. Photo: the Russia's UFSIN (the Department of the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service) for KBR http://www.07.fsin.su/structure/sizo.php
10:46, 21 August 2015
Sergey Kaziev dies in Nalchik SIZO
Today, Sergey Kaziev, who is sentenced on charges of the attack on Nalchik and who is on hunger strike since May, has died at the SIZO (pre-trial prison) of Nalchik.
Militants' personal belongings and foodstuffs confiscated in the course of the special operation. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru/nakmessage/2015/08/04/v-ingushetii-neitralizovana-gruppa-iz-vosmi-boevikov-igil.html
07:24, 21 August 2015
Ingush resident detained on suspicion of supplying militants with foodstuffs
In Ingushetia, a 29-year-old resident of the Sunzha District is detained on suspicion of arms trafficking and aiding and abetting members of the armed underground. According to the police, the suspect provided the members of the armed underground with foodstuffs.
Akhmedov brothers, Abdulmazhid (to the left) and Shamsutdin, on the bar behind the bulletproof glass. The defendant Murad Aliev is in the background. Photo by Oleg Pchyolov for the "Caucasian Knot"
05:17, 21 August 2015
In their final speeches, defendants in Said Amirov's case call on court to be fair in sentencing
On August 20, the North-Caucasian District Military Court completed the pleadings in court, during which advocates asked to acquit their clients. In their final speeches, the defendants themselves have appealed to the court with an appeal to be objective when sentencing.
Dagestani police car at the crime spot. Photo: https://www.public.riadagestan.ru/news/investigation_and_courts/vyemka_dokumentov_v_dagestanskikh_ognyakh_svyazana_s_rassledovaniem_dela_o_krupnom_moshennichestve/
04:25, 21 August 2015
Residents of Novy Khushet report on 12 persons detained after assassination of district police inspector
The number of persons detained in the village of Novy Khushet after the assassination of the district police inspector has reached 12 persons, including one woman. Several villagers were detained after ammunition was planted to them, and advocates are not able to meet with their clients. This was announced by participants of the press conference held in Makhachkala.
22:24, 20 August 2015
Damage from CTO in Ingush village of Dattykh estimated at 400,000 roubles
The Ingush leader has ordered to pay compensation within one week to residents of the village of Dattykh of the Sunzha District of Ingushetia, whose houses suffered during the special operation.
18:18, 20 August 2015
Hideout with weapons found during CTO in Chermen
During the special operation in the village of Chermen in the Prigorodny District of North Ossetia, law enforcers have seized guns, a grenade launcher, and a large quantity of ammunition. This was reported by an official from of the operational headquarters of North Ossetia.
Oleg Sentsov in the courtroom on August 19. Photo by Anton Naumlyuk, http://www.svoboda.org/content/article/27197511.html
14:03, 20 August 2015
Observers treat trial in Oleg Sentsov's case as forejudged
In Rostov-on-Don, the court has completed the trial in the case against Ukrainian film director Oleg Sentsov and ecologist Alexander Kolchenko accused of terrorism. Observers believe the court will pronounce the verdict of guilty.
Zamirbek Makhmutov. Photo: Solidarity Charitable Foundation
13:19, 20 August 2015
Deputy Imam killed in Stavropol to be buried in his native village
Zamirbek Makhmutov, a 32-year-old Deputy Imam of the village of Irgakly, who has been shot dead today by unidentified attackers, will be buried in the evening at the family cemetery in the Neftekumsk District of the Stavropol Territory. This was reported by a relative of the killed Deputy Imam.
The evidence on the judges' table in the courtroom. Photo by Oleg Pchyolov for the "Caucasian Knot"
13:01, 20 August 2015
In Makhachkala, organizers of press conference announce mass fabrication of cases against Salafis
Makhachkala hosts a press conference on the fabrication of criminal cases against Salafis. The press conference is also attended by relatives and lawyers of the persons detained in the case of the murder of district police inspector Shamil Abdurakhmanov.
Khizri Shikhsaidov (in the centre) during his business trip to Derbent District of Dagestan. Photo: http://www.riadagestan.ru/mobile/news/derbentskiy_rayon/predsedatel_ns_rd_khizri_shikhsaidov_posetil_derbentskiy_rayon/#
12:11, 20 August 2015
Kumyks to run for chair of Dagestani People's Assembly
The information about the resignation of Khizri Shikhsaidov, the Speaker of the People's Assembly of Dagestan, is still premature; however, it can happen soon. In that case, the influential Kumyk clans are likely to run for the post of the Speaker. This opinion has been expressed by the experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
Law enforcers column in the highland road. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru/nakmessage/2015/08/14/v-dagestane-neitralizovany-odioznye-glavari-banditskogo-podpolya.html
12:00, 20 August 2015
Law enforcers search for militants near Chechen-Ingush border
Law enforcers do not rule out that a grouping of suspected militants, who on August 16 initiated a shootout with the Ingush law enforcers near the Chechen border, could go into the direction of the Chechen village of Bamut.
Zamirbek Makhmutov. Photo courtesy of his relatives
10:07, 20 August 2015
Religious leader killed in Stavropol Territory
This morning, the Deputy Imam of the village of Irgakly in the Stavropol Territory has been found dead. His body bears signs of numerous gunshot wounds. This has been reported by a relative of the dead religious leader.
Law enforcer. Photo: nac.gov.ru
02:25, 20 August 2015
Residents of Untsukul District complain about restrictions on their travels
Despite the cancellation of the counterterrorist operation (CTO) regime, the access control is valid in the villages of the Untsukul District of Dagestan, and local residents report on a large number of law enforcers. Some restrictions have not yet been lifted in the Untsukul District of Dagestan, the police report.
Khadija Ismayilova. Photo: http://www.svoboda.org/content/article/26998040.html
01:32, 20 August 2015
"Radio Liberty" managers appeal to court with claim of Khadija Ismayilova's innocence (+video)
In Baku, at the trial in the case against journalist Khadija Ismayilova, the court has agreed to summon for questioning the tax inspectors, who signed the act of tax violations allegedly committed by the defendant. The other defence's motions were dismissed by the court.
Map of the territory under CTO. The "Caucasian Knot"
00:33, 20 August 2015
Three persons killed in shootout in Dagestan
On the border of the Derbent and Tabasaran Districts in Dagestan, unidentified persons have initiated a shootout with policemen. As a result, three persons were killed. No law enforcer suffered.
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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....

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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

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