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Participants of a rally of the "United National Movement" with the flags of Georgia. Tbilisi, March 27, 2013. Photo by Anna Konoplyova for the "Caucasian Knot"

15:21, 20 June 2014

Georgian Foreign Minister specifies three conditions for restoration of diplomatic relations with Russia

To restore diplomatic relations with Georgia, Russia is to conduct de-occupation of the country, withdraw recognition of the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, and fulfil the ceasefire agreement of August 12, 2008. This was announced by Maya Pandjikidze, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia.

Andzor Akhokhov (to the right) talks to a law enforcer at the anti-Olympic action. Nalchik, February 7, 2014. Screenshot of a video "NO SOCHI. Cherkessia. Kabarda. 07.02.14" uploaded to the videohosting YouTube by the user Cherkes Cherkessia, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiVpnRFrurc

14:02, 20 June 2014

In KBR, Prosecutor's Office approves indictment against organizer of anti-Olympic action accused of possessing ammunition

The Prosecutor's Office of Nalchik has approved the indictment against Andzor Akhokhov, an organizer of the action against the Olympic Games, on charges of possession of ammunition. This was reported by Madina Kipova, an Andzor Akhokhov's advocate.

Law enforcers. Photo: the KBR’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, http://07.mvd.ru/

11:50, 20 June 2014

KBR resident detained for possession of weapons claims having confessed under torture

During the visit of advocate Elena Bairamkulova, Murat Kunashev, a resident of the village of Dugulubgei of the Baksan District of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR), who was detained on June 18, has written a complaint that he gave confession under torture.

The village of Talish, Martakert District of Nagorno-Karabakh. June 2014. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"

09:28, 20 June 2014

Nagorno-Karabakh sets up fund for development of pre-border Talish village (+video)

The village of Talish, Martakert District of Nagorno-Karabakh, has set up a fund for the development and improvement of the village. They have already built a pumping station, which allowed irrigating more than one thousand hectares of land.

04:04, 20 June 2014

Dagestani native receives no necessary medical care in prison, his wife asserts

Nadira Isaeva, the wife of prisoner Abdulkhalim Abdulkarimov, who is serving his sentence in the penal colony in Solikamsk, claims that her husband is seriously ill and that he does not receive adequate medical treatment. Besides, the woman claims that the penal colony violates the conditions of detention of prisoners.

23:59, 19 June 2014

Azerbaijani court starts considering appeal on verdict to Mursalli

In Azerbaijan, the court has begun considering the appeal complaint against the verdict of guilty passed to Elsever Mursalli, a 20-year-old user of social networks, who was sentenced to five years of imprisonment on charges of drug dealing.

Ruslan Kutaev in the courtroom. Urus-Martan Region, June 20, 2014. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the "Caucasian Knot"

20:55, 19 June 2014

HRC "Memorial" recognizes Ruslan Kutaev political prisoner because of falsifications in his case

Ruslan Kutaev, President of the Assembly of Peoples of the Caucasus, has been recognized a political prisoner because of falsifications in his case and violation of his right to a fair trial. This was announced by the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial".

19:14, 19 June 2014

Policemen refuse to reveal whereabouts of Makhachkala resident Batyr Charyev, his family asserts

Relatives of Batyr Charyev, a detained resident of Makhachkala, claim that the law enforcement agencies refuse to reveal his whereabouts.

Activist Astkhik Agakyan. Yerevan, June 2014. Photo by Armine Martirisyan for the "Caucasian Knot"

17:08, 19 June 2014

In Yerevan, policemen detain activist Astkhik Agakyan near Afrikyan's Clubhouse (+video)

In Yerevan, the Armenian policemen detained activist Astkhik Agakyan near the Afrikyan's Clubhouse. The policemen handcuffed the woman, forced her into a police car and took away to the police station.

15:39, 19 June 2014

Chechen Prosecutor's Office claims violations in investigation into disappearance of young woman in hijab

The Prosecutor's Office of Chechnya once again requires that the investigating authorities should eliminate violations in the investigation into the criminal case on the disappearances of local resident Aina Khabibulaeva.

Ukrainian refugees accommodated at TAC "Volzhsky". Volgograd Region, June 17, 2014. Photo by Tatyana Filimonova for the "Caucasian Knot"

14:01, 19 June 2014

More than half of refugees from Ukraine arrive in SFD's regions, Russian MfE reports

More than 11,000 out of about 19,000 citizens of Ukraine, who arrived in Russia, are admitted in the regions of the Southern Federal District (SFD). This was reported by Alexander Drobyshevsky, Spokesman of the Russian Ministry for Emergencies (MfE).

Leaflet with a call to help Tsarnaev family in one of Grozny's central streets. May 3, 2013. Photo by the "Caucasian Knot"

05:57, 19 June 2014

US court forbids prosecutors to accuse Johar Tsarnaev of treason

In the US city of Boston, the court has forbidden the prosecutors to accuse of treason Johar Tsarnaev, a Chechen native, suspect by the US authorities of organizing the bombing at the Boston Marathon in April 2013.

Tskhinval after war in August 2008. Photo: Yana Amelina, http://ru.wikipedia.org/

02:51, 19 June 2014

In Geneva, 28th round of discussions on security in Transcaucasia over ahead of schedule

In Geneva, at the 28th round of the discussions on security in Transcaucasia, the delegations of Abkhazia and South Ossetia have refused to discuss the problem of refugees. The delegations have announced its politicization and left the room prior to the end of discussions.

22:28, 18 June 2014

Lev Gudkov explains persisting optimism of Russian residents on situation in Northern Caucasus by events in Ukraine

Residents of Russia remain optimistic about the situation in Northern Caucasus. This was proven by the results of the survey conducted by the "Levada Centre". The survey results indicate that the people have switched their attention to the events in Ukraine.

21:07, 18 June 2014

In Baku, prosecutor asks to sentence Facebook user Omar Mamedov to 6 years of imprisonment

In Azerbaijan, at the trial in the case against Facebook activist Omar Mamedov, a member of the Civil Solidarity Party, who is accused of drug trafficking, the court has started pleadings. Public prosecutor believes the defendant's guilt is proven and asks to sentence him to six years of imprisonment.

Refugees from Ukraine accommodated in TAC "Volzhsky". Volgograd Region, June 17, 2014. Photo by Tatyana Filimonova for the "Caucasian Knot"

20:04, 18 June 2014

South Russian regions still to improve system for admitting refugees from Ukraine, rights defenders assert

Vasily Golubev, Governor of the Rostov Region, has appealed to the Russian President, Prime Minister and top-ranking officials of the Russian Ministry for Emergencies (MfE) for help in connection with the deteriorated situation with Ukrainian refugees.

Aleppo, Syria. Photo by Zyzzzzzy, http://en.wikipedia.org/

18:41, 18 June 2014

In Azerbaijan, Mekhman Balakishiev charged with involvement in IAF in Syria

Mekhman Balakishiev, a citizen of Azerbaijan, who was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the civil war in Syria, was charged under Article 279.1 (creation of illegal armed formations (IAFs) or involvement in them) of the Criminal Code of Azerbaijan.

18:39, 18 June 2014

In Ingushetia, law enforcers keep detained Sagopshi villagers at local ROVD, detainees' relatives report

Gandaloev and Bulguchev, residents of the village of Sagopshi, detained by law enforcers, are kept at the Malgobek ROVD (District Interior Division). This was told to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by relatives of the detainees.

16:55, 18 June 2014

In Azerbaijan, court arrests journalist Arshad Ibragimov

In the Azerbaijani city of Ganja (Gandzha), the court has arrested journalist Arshad Ibragimov, who is accused of fraud. This was reported by Kyamran Gashimli, an uncle of Arshad Ibragimov.

Relatives of Zaur Ozrokov in front of the building of the Investigating Department of the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) for Karachay-Cherkessia. Cherkessk, June 18, 2014. Photo by Asya Kapaeva for the "Caucasian Knot"

16:02, 18 June 2014

In Cherkessk, relatives of victim of traffic accident hold rally in front of Investigating Committee

On Wednesday, in front of the building of the Investigating Department of the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) for Karachay-Cherkessia, relatives of Zaur Ozrokov have held a rally. Zaur Ozrokov, a resident of Cherkessk, was killed in a road traffic accident by a policeman's car.

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