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19:08, 6 November 2013

In Krasnodar, court prohibits distributing Dokku Umarov's video message in Russia and on Internet

The video record with the message of Dokku Umarov, the leader of the banned organization "Imarat Kavkaz" has been declared extremist. On Thursday, the appropriate decision was pronounced by the Lenin District Court of Krasnodar. This was reported by the Regional Prosecutor's Office. The prosecutors did not specify what kind of the video record was mentioned.

18:43, 6 November 2013

Said Amirov brought to Moscow hospital for medical examination

Said Amirov, Mayor of Makhachkala, who was dismissed from his position, was brought to a Moscow hospital for a medical examination. This was told to the "Caucasian Knot" by a source close to Said Amirov.

The Krasnodar Regional Court. Photo: Yury Grechko / Yugopolis

18:14, 6 November 2013

At trial in Krasnodar, figurants of "Tsapok's case" refuse to plead guilty in their final speeches

At the today's court session of the Krasnodar Regional Court, in their final speeches, figurants of the "Tsapok's case", accused of the massacre in the Cossack village of Kuschevskaya, have pleaded not guilty for all charges. At the next court session, held on November 7, the jury are to leave for the jury room to find a verdict.

Building of the alternate road of Kurortny Avenue right against the houses in Tchaikovsky Street in Sochi. November 1, 2013. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"

12:55, 6 November 2013

"Kommersant": Deputy Prime Minister Kozak asks to speed up delivery of Olympic facilities in Sochi

Dmitry Kozak, Deputy Prime Minister, has issued the order to agree on a plan to reduce the period for commissioning of several Olympic facilities at once the alternate road of Kurortny Avenue and the Olympic Village, which are being developed by the companies of the "Basic Element".

11:32, 6 November 2013

In Chechnya, 64 children undergo surgeries within "Operation Smile"

A team of specialists in the field of plastic surgery of the organization "Operation Smile" have completed their work in Chechnya. Within a week, surgeons conducted 64 surgeries for children suffering from congenital maxillofacial abnormalities and burn injuries.

Journalists, human rights defenders and relatives near the entrance to Baku Court on Grave Crimes before the court session in the case against young activists of the movement "Nida". Baku, November 5, 2013. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"

03:48, 6 November 2013

Advocates of "Nida" and "Free Youth" activists claim investigators falsify evidence

The investigation against seven young activists of the movement "Nida" (Shout) and Ilkin Rustamzade, a member of the movement "Free Youth", was conducted with violations of the rules of proceedings, and the prosecution is based on the testimonies gathered unlawfully and on falsifications.

Police detains the participants of the protest action "Million Mask March". Yerevan, November 5, 2013. Photo: © PanARMENIAN Photo/Hrant Khachatryan

01:10, 6 November 2013

In Yerevan, 37 persons detained at "Million Mask March"

On Thursday evening, in Yerevan, the protest action "Million Mask March" was held. Participants were throwing smoke bombs and "Molotov cocktails". During the riots in the centre of Yerevan, eight policemen and a teenager were injured.

Sukhumi, Abkhazia. Photo: P. Kinareevski, http://commons.wikimedia.org/

00:43, 6 November 2013

At trial in case of attempt on President of Abkhazia, court dismisses defence's challenge of panel of judges

In Sukhumi, the trial in the case of a series of assassination attempts against Abkhazian President Alexander Ankvab has been started. At the first court session, the court has dismissed the defence's motion to challenge panel of judges and granted the motion to exclude some materials from the case, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.

21:42, 5 November 2013

In Cherkessk, relatives and friends of kidnapped businessman demand information about course of inquiry

Today, in Cherkessk, relatives and friends of Nauruz Cherkasov, a kidnapped businessman, held a 12-hour picket, demanding to inform them about the progress of the investigation into the case.

Relatives of the defendants in the case of riots in Ismailly that occurred on January 23-24 have gathered in front of the building of Sheki Court on Grave Crimes. Sheki, November 4, 2013. Photo by Parvana Bayramova for the "Caucasian Knot"

21:38, 5 November 2013

Court to consider on merits case of riots in Ismailly on November 18

The consideration of the case of riots in the Azerbaijani city of Ismailly on merits is scheduled for November 18. Today, the court has concluded the preparatory court session.

Supporters of "Nida" and "Free Youth" activists in expectation of the court session near the building of the Court. Baku, November 5, 2013. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"

20:15, 5 November 2013

Azerbaijan: defence of "Nida" and "Free Youth" activists asks court to close criminal case

Today, in Baku, during a preliminary court session in the case against seven activists of the movement "Nida" and Ilkin Rustamzade, a member of the movement "Free Youth", accused of organizing mass riots, the defence has filed a motion to stop the criminal proceedings against the defendants.

Sochi Media Centre. Summer of 2013. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

19:15, 5 November 2013

HRW urges Russian authorities to stop pressure on journalists accredited for Sochi Olympic Games

The Russian authorities should immediately stop pressure on journalists and ensure freedom of speech on the eve of the Winter Olympics in Sochi. This was stated by Jane Buchanan, Project Director of the international human rights organization Human Rights Watch (HRW).

17:21, 5 November 2013

Former head of "IDGC of Russia's Centre and Northern Caucasus" suspected of abuse of power for 880 million roubles

Evgeny Makarov, the former head of the interregional distribution grid company (IDGC) of Russia's Centre and Northern Caucasus, is suspected of abuse of power with the damage amounting to more than 880 million roubles. This was reported by the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF). According to the FSB, he is abroad and is not going to come back.

17:10, 5 November 2013

Dagestani resident claims disappearance of her husband

Starting since November 4, the whereabouts of Samurkhan Magomedov, a resident of Makhachkala, is unknown. This was reported by his wife Bagakhanum Khiirova. Till present, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Dagestan does not have any information about the disappearance of Samurkhan Magomedov, a source from the MIA reports.

Mikhail Savva in the courtroom. Krasnodar, November 5, 2013. Photo by Igor Kharchenko

16:36, 5 November 2013

At trial, Mikhail Savva pleads not guilty

Mikhail Savva, Professor from the Kuban State University, the director of the grant programmes of the Southern Regional Resource Centre, accused of embezzlement of budget funds, has refused to plead guilty at the court session in Krasnodar. Today, at the trial in the case against Mikhail Savva, the court has pronounced the indictment.

"Russian March" in Volgograd on November 4, 2013. Photo by Tatyana Filimonova for the "Caucasian Knot"

11:56, 5 November 2013

In Volgograd, 77 participants of "Russian March" detained; of them, 34 made responsible

In Volgograd, 77 persons were detained after the "Russian March", and of them, 34 were brought to administrative responsibility. This was reported by officials from the Chief Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of the Russian Federation for the Volgograd District.

08:28, 5 November 2013

Sergey Zhuravlyov: one of most challenging issues in new school complex on Russian history connected with terrorism in Northern Caucasus

Russian historians have completed the work on the concept of a new training and methodical complex on the country's history. One of the most challenging scenes in it is associated with modern Russia, with the Chechen problem and with terrorism in Northern Caucasus.

Sochi, November 1, 2013. Building of the alternate road instead of the green area on the land plot near the house No. 47 in Tchaikovsky Street. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"

03:59, 5 November 2013

Sochi residents complain about pavement of highway right under windows of apartment house

In Sochi, builders of alternate road have changed the project by cutting down all green area on the land plot near the house No. 47 in Tchaikovsky Street. Agents of the construction company argue that the project changes had been sanctioned.

00:49, 5 November 2013

In Baku, prosecutor asks to sentence editor-in-chief of "P.S. Nota" to 5.5 years of imprisonment

In Baku, at the trial in the case against Sardar Alibeili, the editor-in-chief of the newspaper "P.S. Nota" and the online-edition www.psnota.com, accused of disorderly conduct, prosecutor has asked to sentence the defendant to 5 years and 6 months of imprisonment. The defence insists on the verdict of non-guilty.

23:51, 4 November 2013

In Tuapse, ecologist Evgeny Vitishko released from police

Evgeny Vitishko, a member of the Board of the ecological organization "Ecological Watch for Northern Caucasus", who was detained in Tuapse, was released by the police. This was reported by activists from the "Ecological Watch for Northern Caucasus".

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