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Zhanna Nemtsova. Photo: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ZHANNA.NEMTSOVA

13:03, 21 January 2016

Zhanna Nemtsova refuses to treat her father's murder as solved

Zhanna Nemtsova, a daughter of Boris Nemtsov, does not agree with the statement made by Alexander Bastrykin, Chairman of the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF), who reported that the murder of Boris Nemtsov had been solved. Zhanna Nemtsova believes that the ICRF does not intend to solve the crime completely.

06:56, 21 January 2016

Krasnodar activists hold pickets to condemn Ramzan Kadyrov's statements

Krasnodar hosted a series of solo pickets, which participants criticized the statements made by Chechen leader concerning the non-systemic opposition. According to the picketers, they stopped their protest action after the intervention of two young men, who supported Ramzan Kadyrov.

Flowers and portrait at the place of Boris Nemtsov murder, Moscow. Photo: Mumin Shakirov (RFE/RL)

06:44, 21 January 2016

"Kommersant": PACE is ready to take control over investigation into Boris Nemtsov's murder

On January 25, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will discuss the possibility of the use of the tools of international law to find the persons responsible for the murder of Boris Nemtsov. Members of the Boris Nemtsov' family and his associates are invited to attend the hearing, the "Kommersant" reports.

Azerbaijan marks Day of Mourning in memory of those who fell victim to special operation carried out by Soviet troops in Baku on January 20, 1990. Baku, January 20, 2016. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

05:32, 21 January 2016

Residents of Azerbaijan pay tribute to memory of victims of "Black January" (+video)

In Azerbaijan, people have marked the Day of Memory and Mourning and paid tribute to the people who fell victim to the special operation carried out by the Soviet troops in Baku on January 20, 1990.

20:20, 20 January 2016

Gevorg Safaryan resumes hunger strike

Gevorg Safaryan, a supporter of the National Salvation Front "New Armenia" and member of the "Constituent Parliament", accused of using force against a power official, protests against his transfer to another prison cell.

20:10, 20 January 2016

ICRF Chairman treats Nemtsov's murder as solved

The murder of the opposition politician Boris Nemtsov was solved in 2015, said Alexander Bastrykin, Chairman of the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF).

19:21, 20 January 2016

HRC refuses to publish report on Kadyrov's statements

The report of the Human Rights Council (HRC) on the statement of the head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov, will be presented personally to President Putin, to avoid unnecessary discussions, said Evgeny Bobrov, Deputy Chairman of the Council.

Students wait for the start of rally, Grozny, November 2015. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

17:34, 20 January 2016

Residents of Chechnya report being enforced to participate in actions in support of Kadyrov

Chechen officials and deputies of various levels urge residents of Chechnya "to support Kadyrov in his fight against the 'fifth column'." The authorities have obliged state employees and pupils to come to the actions in support of Kadyrov, residents of Chechnya report.

Armenian policemen. Photo: © PAN Photo / Varo Rafayelyan

15:55, 20 January 2016

Armenia starts inquiry into conflict between policemen and activists

The Armenian police have reacted to the appeal of the Ombudsman Karen Andreasyan, who asked to clear out the legality of policemen's actions during the incident, in which Gevorg Safaryan, a member of the "Constituent Parliament" was detained.

Clearing ruins of the house destroyed during CTO in Nalchik is halted, January 20, 2016. Photo by Lyudmila Maratova for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

13:46, 20 January 2016

In Nalchik, rescue team stops clearing ruins of house destroyed during CTO

In Nalchik, special purpose vehicles have left the territory around the house destroyed during the special counterterrorist operation (CTO) carried out by law enforcers on January 15-16.

House of Patimat Nugaeva in the village of Amuzgi. Photo by Rasul Kurtaev for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

13:10, 20 January 2016

In Dagestan, last female resident of Amuzgi village dies

In Dagestan, Patimat Nugaeva, the last resident of the village of Amuzgi, died. After the death of the woman, the village, well-known for the production of cold arms, has become completely empty. The local authorities attract tourists to this village and its neighbourhood to explore the local attractions.

Yke Kyuregyan (centre) in the courtroom. Photo: http://hetq.am/rus/news/62561/aiyk-kyuregyan-na-etot-raz-ne-viybete-ya-14-let-sidet-ne-budu.html

13:07, 20 January 2016

Yke Kyuregyan goes on dry hunger strike

Yke Kyuregyan, sentenced to nine years of imprisonment on the charge of shooting near the courthouse, has refused to drink water.

11:37, 20 January 2016

In Rostov Region, three young women detained on suspicion of plotting terror act

In the Rostov Region, three young women have become defendants in a criminal case instituted under the article on preparation of a terror act. This was reported by a source from the law enforcement bodies.

Sea coast in Abkhazia. Photo: Sputnik. Tomas Tkhaitsuk, http://sputnik-abkhazia.ru/Abkhazia/20160118/1016922255.html

01:52, 20 January 2016

Abkhazia imposes sanctions on Turkey

The Government of Abkhazia has approved a list of restrictive measures to be imposed by Abkhazia against Turkey. It has been signed in accordance with the Agreement between the Republic of Abkhazia and the Russian Federation on alliance and strategic partnership, which stipulates the coordinated foreign policy.

Village of Mamedkala, Derbent District of Dagestan. Photo: http://odnoselchane.ru/?page=photos_of_category&sect=498&com=photogallery

01:03, 20 January 2016

Law enforcer wounded in shelling of police squad in Dagestan

In the evening of January 19, two men shelled a police squad in the Derbent District of Dagestan. As a result, one of the policemen was wounded. The law enforcement bodies began to search for the attackers.

23:07, 19 January 2016

Court puts Labazan Magomedaliev behind bars

The custody term of Labazan Magomedaliev, the head of the Department of Education of the Untsukul District of Dagestan, suspected of illegal possession of weapons, has made one month. After conducting a search, power agents claimed that they found a grenade launcher on Magomedaliev, but relatives deny this version, an acquaintance of the suspect said.

Natiq Kerimov. Photo: RFE/rl http://www.radioazadlyg.org/content/natiq-kerimov-saxlanildi/27416394.html

23:00, 19 January 2016

Nardaran Elder Natiq Kerimov released from custody

In Azerbaijan, Natiq Kerimov, the Elder of the village of Nardaran, accused of treason, has been released from prison and placed under house arrest.

Entrance to the Naryn-Kala Fortress. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

22:17, 19 January 2016

After the Derbent shelling, one victim is still in hospital

Two persons, seriously wounded by gunfire in the area of the Naryn-Kala Fortress, have been discharged from hospital. Another one is recovering after a surgery, but there are no fears for his life, the spokesman of the Ministry of Public Health has reported today.

Yke Kyuregyan. Photo: http://armtimes.com/hy/read/75293

21:38, 19 January 2016

Rights defender Sakunts states the need of solitary cell for Yke Kyuregyan

The convicted activist Yke Kyuregyan continues his hunger strike as he feels bad in a cell with other inmates because of their constant smoking, said Arthur Sakunts, the chairman of the Vanadzor office of the Helsinki Civil Assembly, who is representing the interests of the activist.

18:22, 19 January 2016

Experts: Kadyrov has no rivals for the post of head of Chechnya

The head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov will be approved for his third term in office, the experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe. According to their version, it will happen regardless of whether he will be elected directly by citizens of Chechnya, or by local MPs.

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