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Aleppo. Syria. Photo by the user Freedom House https://www.flickr.com

11:32, 15 January 2016

Resident of Chechnya suspected of attempting to go to war in Syria

Chechnya has instituted a criminal case against minor Said-Magomed Dokhtukaev, suspected of an attempt to go to Syria to take part in the combat actions. He is also charged with public calls to terrorist activity.

Talip Makitov. Photo: http://parlament.kbr.ru/files/images/Makitov-T_.jpg

09:55, 15 January 2016

Bottaev's seat in KBR's Parliament taken by Talip Makitov

The MP's mandate of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR) that belonged to Khadis Bottaev, killed in December 2015, has been handed over to businessman Talip Makitov.

Alexander Brod. Photo by the photographer Svetlana Yakovleva

04:49, 15 January 2016

Human rights defenders condemn Ramzan Kadyrov's statement on non-systemic opposition

The statement made by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov concerning the non-systemic opposition was thoughtless and harmful for the Russian authorities. This opinion was expressed by human rights defenders. They believe such statements are dangerous and that they do not contribute to the stability in society.

22:56, 14 January 2016

Rasul Kudaev refuses to plead guilty at SC

Advocates of Rasul Kudaev, sentenced to life imprisonment in the case of the attack on Nalchik, claims the absence of evidence of his guilt. Rasul Kudaev himself has noted that he has never been an "amir" of militants and never met Basaev and Astemirov.

21:54, 14 January 2016

"CPT" registered as foreign agent

The Russian Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has recognized NCO "Committee for the Prevention of Torture" (CPT), which since August 2015 continued activities of the liquidated "Committee against Torture", as a foreign agent.

A policeman in a street of Grozny. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the "Caucasian Knot"

18:58, 14 January 2016

During three months, 24 persons kidnapped in Chechnya, HRC "Memorial" reports

In the period from October to late December 2015, at least 24 people were kidnapped in Chechnya by law enforcers. This was reported by the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial". According to the human rights defenders, one of the kidnapped persons was found dead, and the fate of six other kidnapped persons remains unknown.

Funeral of the resident of North Ossetia Vladimir Tskaev. November 4, 2015. Photo by Emma Marzoeva for the "Caucasian Knot"

17:26, 14 January 2016

Vladikavkaz: SC leaves Oleg Dzampaev in custody

An advocate of policeman Oleg Dzampaev, a defendant in the case of the death of detainee Vladimir Tskaev, has called the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) of North Ossetia unjustified.

The defendant Anzor Gubashev hiding his face from cameras and photo correspondents. Photo by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent

16:52, 14 January 2016

Anzor Gubashev mentions Beslan Shavanov as Boris Nemtsov's killer

Investigators have filed a final version of indictment against Anzor Gubashev, arrested in the case of the Boris Nemtsov's murder. Anzor Gubashev has mentioned Beslan Shavanov as a person, who directly committed the murder of the politician. This was reported by advocate Musa Khadisov.

A plate on the wall of the building "The North-Caucasus Military District Court". Photo by Oleg Pchyolov for the "Caucasian Knot"

14:48, 14 January 2016

Resident of Karachay-Cherkessia sentenced for attempting to join IS

The North-Caucasus Military District Court has sentenced a resident of Karachay-Cherkessia to three years of imprisonment for plans to join IS militants in Syria.

Vardan Arutyunyan. Photo: http://ru.1in.am/section/newsfeed/armenia/apolitics/page/1309

11:24, 14 January 2016

Armenia: participants of press conference accuse authorities of power pressure on opposition

The Armenian authorities use the police to intimidate their political opponents, and such a phenomenon is typical for authoritarian countries. This was reported by human rights defenders and lawyers at the press conference held in Yerevan on January 13.

NKR army soldier. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"

11:16, 14 January 2016

Nagorno-Karabakh reports on reduction of tension in conflict zone

During the past day, the situation on the contact line of armed forces was relatively calm. This was reported by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Medical examination. Photo: Sputnik/ Asatur Yesayants, http://www.sputnikarmenia.ru/armenia/20160109/1597264.html

08:54, 14 January 2016

Armenian Ministry of Health reports on reduction of outbreaks of respiratory disease virus

The number of cases of acute respiratory diseases has decreased from 855 down to 799. Meanwhile, 14 people are connected to artificial respiration units, and eight of them are diagnosed with the swine influenza virus (H1N1). This was reported by the Armenian Ministry of Health of.

Road signs on the Russian-Ukrainian border. Photo: http://www.shakhty.su/world/news/2016/01/13/chertkovo/

02:23, 14 January 2016

Ukrainian soldier detained in Rostov Region

In the Rostov Region, border guards have detained a soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was reported by the Border Guard Service of the Russian FSB Department for the Rostov Region. The headquarters for the special operation of Ukrainian power agents in Donbas has reported on the launch of an internal investigation in connection with the detention of the Ukrainian contractor soldier by Russian border guards.

Nadezhda Savchenko in the Donetsk City Court. January 13, 2016. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the "Caucasian Knot"

22:45, 13 January 2016

Nadezhda Savchenko's advocates decide to speed up trial in her case

During the hunger strike, Nadezhda Savchenko has lost 15 kilograms, and her health state raises concerns. This was reported by advocates of the Ukrainian aviator. The advocates expect that the verdict against Nadezhda Savchenko will be pronounced in February, and they have decided to speed up the trial.

Special operation. Photo http://nac.gov.ru/

18:19, 13 January 2016

Local resident complains about actions of law enforcers in village of Kvanada

In the Dagestani village of Kvanada, soldiers do not enter houses and yards; however, they take firewood from villagers' places without their permission. This was reported by a local resident. According to him, law enforcers also prohibit local residents to approach the school and the kindergarten.

Istanbul. Photo: Surreal Name Given https://www.flickr.com

16:51, 13 January 2016

Three Russian citizens detained in Turkey after terror act in Istanbul

In Antalya, Russian citizens have been detained during the antiterrorist special operation carried out after the terror act in Istanbul. The information has been confirmed by the Russian General Consulate in Antalya.

Imam Huseyn Square. The villagers are laying down stones and bars. Nardaran, November 26, 2015. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"

16:16, 13 January 2016

Elder of Nardaran pleads partially guilty, his advocate reports

Natiq Kerimov, one of the elders of the Baku village of Nardaran, who had been arrested on the charge of treason, pleaded partly guilty. This was reported by his advocate Eiyub Alekperov. He has also noted that Natiq Kerimov is under medical supervision.

Penal colony. Photo: Yelena Sineok Yuga.ru

16:00, 13 January 2016

Warders of Chelyabinsk colony suspended from duties after Sultan Israilov's death

The Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) has launched an investigation into the criminal case on abuse of power with violence resulting in the death in the Chelyabinsk penal colony of Sultan Israilov, a sentenced native of Chechnya.

Krasnodar. Photo: Maska999 https://ru.wikipedia.org

15:00, 13 January 2016

Police find journalist Andrei Busygin in Krasnodar

Stavropol journalist Andrei Busygin, who stopped contacting his relatives on December 30, 2015, is found in Krasnodar. According to the police, he went there by his own decision.

Yerevan. Photo by Armine Martirosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"

14:49, 13 January 2016

In Armenia, death toll from H1N1 infection reaches 10 persons

In Armenia, the death toll of swine influenza has reached ten persons. At present, 81 patients stay at the resuscitation ward.

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