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A protest action against tuition fee rise in higher education. Yerevan, August 12, 2013. Photo http://hetq.am/
14:37, 31 August 2013
In Armenia, students plan endless strike against increase of tuition fees
On September 2, students-protesters announced a start of their endless strike in Yerevan. They demand to recall the decision to raise tuition fees in higher education.
07:25, 31 August 2013
Dagestan resident complains about investigators' inaction in the case of his daughter's raping
In Dagestan, Magomednabi Nazhmutdinov, a resident of the village of Karabudakhkent, has stated that investigators do nothing to inquire into the case of sexual abuse of his minor daughter. The Investigating Committee has replied that the case will soon go to the court.
05:48, 31 August 2013
In North Ossetia, police switchover to enhanced mode of service
In the period from August 30 to September 6, the republic's police units will work in the enhanced regime of service, due to the start of the school year and the mourning events relating to the ninth anniversary of the terror attack in Beslan. The corresponding order was signed on August 29 by Arthur Akhmetkhanov, the head of the local Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).
03:30, 31 August 2013
Dagestani Govt to set up commission to protect the rights of defrauded housing investors
The Dagestani Government has decided to establish a special commission to protect the rights of those citizens who had invested into shared housing construction and identify the persons in charge for each problematic object.
Nameplate above the entrance to the Khosta District Court, October 4, 2010. Photo by the "Caucasian Knot"
22:57, 30 August 2013
Sochi resident claims being forced by FSB to give false testimony against Judge Dmitry Novikov
Larisa Kozlovskaya, the former head of the Sochi Registration Service, has claimed being persecuted by an FSB agent, who wants to obtain false testimony against Dmitry Novikov, Judge of the Khosta District, and Alexander Chernov, Chairman of the Krasnodar Territory Court.
Participants of the protest action supporting convicted activists of "Armenian National Congress". Inscription on the poster: "Freedom to Tigran Arakelyan". Yerevan, August 2, 2013. Photo by Armine Martirosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
22:03, 30 August 2013
Yerevan holds action demanding to exempt ANC activists from criminal responsibility
Today, in Yerevan, a protest action was held to support four activists of the opposition party "Armenian National Congress" (ANC), who were sentenced for disorderly conduct and disobeying the police. At the protest action, the ANC representatives have claimed growing tension between the public and the authorities.
Young people throwing eggs at office of "Beeline". Chechnya, Grozny, August 30, 2013. Snapshot of a video published at YouTube
19:12, 30 August 2013
Grozny residents throw eggs at offices of mobile operators
Today, in Grozny, offices of the mobile operators "VympelCom" and "MegaFon" were pelted with eggs. Besides, unidentified persons cut communication cables in several places. This was reported by a source from the office of the "MegaFon".
Exhibition of relics of Prophet Muhammad in the Ali Aliev Sports Palace. Makhachkala, August 26, 2013. Photo by Makhach Akhmedov for the "Caucasian Knot"
16:45, 30 August 2013
In Dagestan, about 300 visitors to exhibition of Muslim relics seek medical assistance
In Dagestan, during the work of the exhibition of Muslim relics, about 300 persons sought medical assistance, and one of them was brought to hospital. This was reported by a source at the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) for Dagestan.
Ibragim Musaev. Yaroslavl, August 29, 2013. Photo by Tatyana Gantimurova for the "Caucasian Knot"
16:19, 30 August 2013
On September 2, Yaroslavl Court to decide on extradition to Azerbaijan of Ibragim Musaev, staff member of NAR's MNS
On September 2, the Yaroslavl Regional Court will make the decision on extradition to Azerbaijan of Ibragim Musaev, a staff member of the Ministry of National Security (MNS) of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (NAR). Ibragim Musaev, who states that the Nakhichevan's authorities are engaged in supplying arms to Kurdish terrorists in Turkey, is accused of fraud committed in Azerbaijan.
15:24, 30 August 2013
In Armenia, near GPO, about 50 persons hold action in defence of Argishti Kiviryan
Today, near the building of the General Prosecutor's Office (GPO) of Armenia, a picket was held in defence of Argishti Kiviryan, a coordinator of the online publication "Armenia Today", accused of using violence against a policeman. The protest action was attended by about 50 persons.
Flag of OSCE. Photo http://www.1news.az/
09:15, 30 August 2013
In Azerbaijan, OSCE/ODIHR observation mission at presidential election opened
On August 29, in Azerbaijan, the mission of the OSCE/ODIHR, which will observe the presidential election, started working. The mission, led by Tana de Zulueta from Italy, includes 12 international experts in the field of elections, media, and law.
07:50, 30 August 2013
Alexei Vasilkov: in Northern Caucasus, more than 120 persons kidnapped
Out of 120 cases of kidnappings committed in Northern Caucasus, more than half are committed in Chechnya and North Ossetia. This was reported by Alexei Vasilkov, Deputy Chief of the Department of the General Prosecutor's Office in the North-Caucasian Federal District (NCFD) on the eve of the International Day of Missing People.
Igor Tsagoev. Photo from the page on social media site "Odnoklassniki"
03:14, 30 August 2013
In Nalchik, at trial of journalist Igor Tsagoev, defendant claims being not involved in money theft
Actions of journalist Igor Tsagoev should not be considered as a robbery. This was stated by a representative of the prosecution during the debate at the trial on the case against the journalist. The very fact of the availability of money, of which stealing the journalist is accused, is uncertain. This was stated by public defender of Igor Tsagoev.
Village of Khadjalmakhi of the Untsukulsky District of Dagestan. Photo by Magomed Gadzhidadaev, http://www.odnoselchane.ru/
02:27, 30 August 2013
In Dagestan, Prosecutor's Office and ICRF launch investigation into situation in Khadjalmakhi
The Prosecutor of the Republic of Dagestan has instructed to check the facts stated in an open letter of Moscow human rights defenders on the situation in the village of Khadjalmakhi of the Levashin District of Dagestan. Similar instructions were issued by the Chief of the Investigating Department of the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) for Dagestan.
00:18, 30 August 2013
Azerbaijani GPO questions leader of political movement "EL"
On August 29, Eldar Namazov, the leader of the opposition political movement "EL" (People) and the head of the office of the National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF), was questioned by the Investigating Department for Serious Crimes of the General Prosecutor's Office (GPO) of Azerbaijan.
22:15, 29 August 2013
At trial against journalist Igor Tsagoev, prosecutors suggest to exempt defendant from criminal responsibility
Today, at the debates in the case against journalist Igor Tsagoev, prosecutors suggested the court to find the defendant guilty of inflicting bodily harm and theft of property, but to exempt the defendant from criminal liability, since the crime had been committed long time ago.
21:00, 29 August 2013
Rustam Ibragimbekov challenges CEC's refusal to allow him to run for presidency
Today, the appeal of Rustam Ibragimbekov, Chairman of the National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF), against the refusal of the Central Election Commission (CEC) to allow him participating in the run for the presidency of Azerbaijan has been filed to the Baku Court of Appeal, and it is to be considered on August 30. This was reported by advocate Fuad Agaev.
20:00, 29 August 2013
Armenian Government approves draft amendments to law on tuition fees
Today, the Government of Armenia has approved the draft amendments to the legislation of Armenia to set up the upper limit for tuition fees at higher education institutions. Further, the draft amendments are to be submitted to the Parliament for consideration.
Djamil Gasanli. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
18:16, 29 August 2013
Azerbaijani CEC approves presidential candidate Djamil Gasanli, representative of NCDF
Today, the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Azerbaijan has approved the presidential candidate Djamil Gasanli, a representative of the National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF), Professor of the Baku State University.
17:28, 29 August 2013
Dagestani SC sends case against policeman who beat teenager to Gergebil District Court
Today, the Supreme Court (SC) of Dagestan has sent to the Gergebil District Court the case against Magomed Magomedov, a staff member of the Shamil ROVD (District Interior Division), for beating a 14-year-old teenager. This was reported by the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial".
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The court arrested two teenagers in connection with the shooting in Anapa.

A Sochi court has sent a sixth-grader to a temporary detention center for allegedly plotting a terrorist attack.

The government has allocated 5.8 billion rubles to clean up sunken tankers near Anapa.

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....

Personalities
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

Magomed "Lord" Daudov is a former Chechen militant who was awarded the title of "Hero of Russia", the chairman of the Chechen parliament under Ramzan Kadyrov.

Tumso Abdurakhmanov. Screenshot from video posted by Abu-Saddam Shishani [LIVE] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIR3s7AB0Uw Tumso Abdurakhmanov

Tumso Abdurakhmanov is a blogger from Chechnya. After a conflict with Ramzan Kadyrov's relative, he left the republic and went first to Georgia, and then to Poland, where he is trying to get political asylum.