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Natives of Northern Caucasus detained for accusation of preparing an act of terror in Georgia might have been involved in the events in Lopota gorge in August of 2012, Director of the Caucasian Center of strategic research Mamuka Areshidze claims.
11:04, 15 June 2013
Mamuka Areshidze: the persons suspected of preparing an act of terror in Georgia possibly involved in the events in Lopota
Natives of Northern Caucasus detained for accusation of preparing an act of terror in Georgia might have been involved in the events in Lopota gorge in August of 2012, Director of the Caucasian Center of strategic research Mamuka Areshidze claims.
10:51, 15 June 2013
Action to protect the rights of activist Rustamzade arrested in Azerbaijan held in London
On June 13, partners of Azerbaijani human rights center “Art for Democracy”, international organizations for freedom of expression "Article 19" and "Index on Censorship" organized “Harlem Shake” action in front of the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Great Britain in London.
Oleg Rubezhansky, Director and owner of “Mestnaya” (“Local”) newspaper in Sochi, reported search in the newspaper’s office, impounding computers used for makeup of the paper and a written undertaking not to leave the place taken from him in connection with investigation on a case of copyright abuse.
10:35, 15 June 2013
Rubezhansky: law enforcement officers in Sochi impounded the database of “Mestnaya” newspaper
Oleg Rubezhansky, Director and owner of “Mestnaya” (“Local”) newspaper in Sochi, reported search in the newspaper’s office, impounding computers used for makeup of the paper and a written undertaking not to leave the place taken from him in connection with investigation on a case of copyright abuse. He associates these events with his criticism of the authorities in the newspaper.
10:19, 15 June 2013
Azerbaijani court denied all the motions in PFPA activist Melikov case
On June, 13, during a preparatory trial on the case of Dashgyn Melikov, youth activist of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), the judge rejected the motions of the defense for both termination of prosecution and putting the activist under house arrest. The defense is going to appeal to ECtHR against unlawful arrest already at this stage, lawyer Asabali Mustafaev declared.
16:27, 14 June 2013
UN passes resolution on Abkhazia and South Ossetia despite Russian protest
On June 13, the United Nations General Assembly adopted another resolution on Abkhazia and South Ossetia, the draft of which was brought in by Georgia; Russia called not to support it.
As reported on June 13 by Nino Giorgobiani, the head of the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Georgia, the terror act that had been planned in Tbilisi was prevented; and its organizers Mikhail Kadiev and Rizvan Omarov were detained.
16:21, 14 June 2013
Georgia's MIA state preventing terror act in Tbilisi
As reported on June 13 by Nino Giorgobiani, the head of the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Georgia, the terror act that had been planned in Tbilisi was prevented; and its organizers Mikhail Kadiev and Rizvan Omarov were detained.
On June 13, the house of the Porfiriev family in Astrakhan was approached by an excavator, and, despite the protests of policemen, began demolishing the house, inside which there were people, the eyewitnesses of the incident told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
16:14, 14 June 2013
In Astrakhan, developer smashes part of Porfirievs' house with people inside, eyewitnesses say
On June 13, the house of the Porfiriev family in Astrakhan was approached by an excavator, and, despite the protests of policemen, began demolishing the house, inside which there were people, the eyewitnesses of the incident told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
On June 12, Rostov-on-Don held a picket – within the Russian nationwide campaign – in support of the activists accused of the riots in Bolotnaya Square in Moscow.
16:07, 14 June 2013
Rostov picketers demand to stop persecution of figurants of "Bolotnaya Square" case
On June 12, Rostov-on-Don held a picket – within the Russian nationwide campaign – in support of the activists accused of the riots in Bolotnaya Square in Moscow. The participants of the rally stated the presence of political prisoners in Russia.
16:04, 14 June 2013
Woman from Makhachkala claims that policemen forced her to give DNA assay
A resident of Makhachkala Sakinat Saidova said that she was forcibly taken away by power agents to the Kirov ROVD, where a DNA blood assay was taken from her; and now she fears for her life.
12:17, 14 June 2013
Residents of Grozny claim enforcement to celebrate Day of Russia
The celebrations of the Day of Russia in Grozny were attended by about 115,000 people; they passed without incidents, said the city officials. However, the participants themselves believe that the official figures are "highly overstated." Locals claim that the festivities were attended by people who checked the attendance of local residents.
On June 12, activists of the Krasnodar territorial branch of the youth wing of the "Yabloko" Party held an action – during celebrations of the Day of Russia – named "Putin's Russia", during which they expressed protest against the political repressions in the country.
12:11, 14 June 2013
Protest against political repressions held in Krasnodar on Day of Russia
On June 12, activists of the Krasnodar territorial branch of the youth wing of the "Yabloko" Party held an action – during celebrations of the Day of Russia – named "Putin's Russia", during which they expressed protest against the political repressions in the country.
On June 11, the National Museum of North Ossetia opened an exhibition of the Chechen painter Rustam Sardalov that is a reflection on the topics of Chechen war and human rights violations.
11:59, 14 June 2013
Vladikavkaz hosts exhibition of Chechen painter on war and human rights topics
On June 11, the National Museum of North Ossetia opened an exhibition of the Chechen painter Rustam Sardalov that is a reflection on the topics of Chechen war and human rights violations. The museum has exposed about 50 works of the painter.
11:56, 14 June 2013
Kyamal Ali: authorities dictate topic of Karabakh settlement to Armenian and Azeri media
The one-sided coverage of the issue of Karabakh settlement by reporters from Azerbaijan and Armenia is caused by the pressure of the authorities on the media, the journalist Kyamal Ali said at public hearing on the topic "Journalists in Karabakh Conflict: Peacemakers or Arsonists?"
The power of the explosive device, triggered in the capital of Dagestan at the entrance to the computer store "AS", was 200 grams of TNT (trotyl) equivalent.
11:45, 14 June 2013
Power of the bomb, detonated at "AS" store in Makhachkala, was 200 grams of TNT
As reported by a source from law enforcement bodies, the power of the explosive device, triggered in the capital of Dagestan at the entrance to the computer store "AS", was 200 grams of TNT (trotyl) equivalent; the reason of the act could be in an economic dispute.
11:41, 14 June 2013
Azerbaijan: health condition of arrested "Nida" activist deteriorates, his advocate asserts
The advocate and relatives of Zaur Gurbanly, an activist of the civil movement "Nida" (Shout), who was arrested on charges of illegal possession of explosives and drugs, express concern for the health of the young man. The authorities should release the sick person, civil society activists insist.
11:50, 13 June 2013
"Suicide belt" found on Sabina Sheikhmuradova detained in Makhachkala was planted during search, her mother asserts
The mother of Sabina Sheikhmuradova, a resident of Makhachkala, who was detained on June 11 on suspicion of manufacturing an improvised explosion device (IED), has stated that the "suicide belt" had been planted into her house during the search.
The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) can consider the issue of gas supplies to Armenia, should Yerevan revise its policy on the Karabakh conflict, a SOCAR's statement says.
11:45, 13 June 2013
Azerbaijan is ready to solve Armenia's gas problem in exchange for Karabakh
The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) can consider the issue of gas supplies to Armenia, should Yerevan revise its policy on the Karabakh conflict, a SOCAR's statement says.
11:41, 13 June 2013
Advocate: renewed inquiry into Yarst's case completed in Sochi
On June 12, investigators finalized the renewed criminal inquiry into the case of journalist Nikolai Yarst, who had been charged with illegal possession and transportation of drugs, the journalist's advocate Alexander Popkov told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent. "On June 13, Mr Yarst and his defence will start studying the materials of the criminal case," said the advocate.
11:37, 13 June 2013
In Makhachkala, power agents kidnap a young man, his mother reports
Magomedrasul Shakhbanov, a resident of Makhachkala, after a search was detained and taken to an unknown place by law enforcers, said his mother Zumrud Mirzaeva. The on duty unit of the MIA said they knew nothing about Shakhbanov's whereabouts.
11:29, 13 June 2013
MIA of Azerbaijan: two policemen fired for ill-treating journalists
As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Azerbaijan, two policemen were fired for pressing journalists, when the latter covered in Baku the solidarity actions with the ongoing demonstrations in Turkey.
News
The Commissioner of the Council of Europe requested explanations from Baku regarding the case of Afghan Sadigov.

Azerbaijani lawyer Gahramanov linked his case to his professional activities.

Displaced persons in the Jebrail district. Screenshot from Report.Az dated 06.07.26, https://report.az/ru/vnutrennyaya-politika/v-selo-shyukyurbejli-dzhebrailskogo-rajona-otpravlena-ocherednaya-gruppa-pereselencev#gallery_484be79bd56e39e069dcf4f63dfeee45-1 The prospects for displaced persons in Karabakh have interested social media users.

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.