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Salekh Magamadov and Ismail Isaev in the courtroom on February 22, 2022. Screenshot of the post https://t.me/novaya_pishet/35907
22:00, 15 July 2022
Defence complains about ban on visits to Chechen gay Salekh Magamadov
Advocate Alexei Nemov was denied a visit to Salekh Magamadov, a convicted native of Chechnya, and informed that the convict was allegedly not in prison. Alexei Nemov filed a complaint about the non-admission to the client.
The Administrative Violations Code. Photo by Yelena Sineok, Yuga.ru
15:09, 15 July 2022
Two residents of Ingushetia fined for discrediting army
The court in Magas has found Musa Abadiev and Sabina Tsurova, local residents, guilty of discrediting Russian militaries. This was reported by the human rights project "OVD-Info"*.
Eldar Gasanov. Photo: http://massa.az/news/az/13949/sgb-eldar-gasanov-zaderjan-podozrevaetsya-v-rastrate-byudjetnyh-sredstv
14:48, 15 July 2022
Advocate states health deterioration of ex-diplomat Eldar Gasanov
The health condition of Eldar Gasanov, a former Azerbaijani ambassador to Serbia, has deteriorated in custody; he fails to receive the due efficient medical care, his advocate has informed.
A criminal case. Photo by Vladimir Anosov, Yuga.ru
14:40, 15 July 2022
KBR resident convicted of attempting to recruit countrymen to radical groups
The Prokhladny District Court of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR) has found Z. Ataev, a district resident, guilty under the case of public calls for extremism. He was sentenced to one year and five months of conditional imprisonment.
A shop in Chechnya. Screenshot of the video by the Grozny TV channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFqBPYXInOg&t=204s
14:32, 15 July 2022
Chechen authorities' reports on price cuts spark scepticism among social network users
In June, the minimum set of foodstuffs and medicines became somewhat cheaper, the "Chechenstat" (the republic's statistics committee) has reported. However, Instagram* users have shared their observations that prices for most food products and medicines have gone up or remained at the same level.
Abid Gafarov. Screenshot of the video by the KİM TV YouTube* channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVWfOiO5MHU
14:23, 15 July 2022
Azerbaijani blogger Abid Gafarov sentenced to one year in prison
A court in Baku has sentenced Abid Gafarov to one year in prison, finding him guilty of slander and insult. His defence announced Gafarov's unlawful prosecution.
Maxim Shevchenko, Eva Merkachova, Said Bitsoev. Photo: Council.gov.ru; screenshot https://t.me/Merkacheva; screenshot of the video by Alif TV https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1332&v=iVfJJSa0af4&feature=emb_logo
13:29, 15 July 2022
Journalists criticize idea to close the trade union of media workers
The version of the prosecutor's office that the work of the Trade Union of Journalists and Media Workers violates people's rights is illogical; and the demand to close the union for individual violations looks like an attempt to deprive journalists of the support of their professional community, they assert.
The sappers during the demining works. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
13:25, 15 July 2022
Two drivers blown up by mines in Azerbaijan
In the Khodjavend and Djebrail Districts of Azerbaijan, mine explosions have wounded two drivers; one of them is in grave condition.
Valery Kalaev. Screenshot https://t.me/Alan_Gagloev15/66
23:57, 14 July 2022
Two natives of North Ossetia perish in Ukraine
Valery Kalaev from the Prigorodny District and Mavlyud Rustamov from the Mozdok District perished in Ukraine, the regional authorities report today.
Alizamin Salaev. Screenshot of the page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=557490281792370&set=a.108531503354919&type=1&theater
23:54, 14 July 2022
Oppositionist Alizamin Salaev goes on hunger strike
Alizamin Salaev, an activist of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan, has been on a hunger strike since July 7. Today, he has refused water in protest against his arrest on the charge of failure to obey the police.
Logo of the “Trade Union of Journalists and Media Workers” https://profjur.org/prokuratura-nachala-proverku-profsojuza-zhurnalistov/
23:50, 14 July 2022
Protection of colleagues mentioned among reasons for closure of journalists’ trade union
Campaigns in support of journalists, discreditation of the army, violations of the statute and non-payment of membership fees became the reasons for the demand to liquidate the “Trade Union of Journalists and Media Workers”, created in connection with the attack on human rights defenders and journalists in Ingushetia.
Ammunition and clothing. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"
23:45, 14 July 2022
Armenian soldier perishes in combat position
Today, a body of a 19-year-old conscript soldier with a gunshot wound to the head has been found at a combat position of a military unit in Armenia.
The Makhachkala City Soviet district police office where the Dagestani journalists, Magomed Magomedov and Murad Muradov, were delivered. Photo https://chernovik.net/content/lenta-novostey/zamredaktora-chernovika-uzhe-dva-chasa-ne-vypuskayut-iz-otdela-policii
17:04, 14 July 2022
Lawyers doubt law enforcers' punishment after detention of journalists in Makhachkala
The Dagestani journalists, Magomed Magomedov and Murad Muradov*, have filed an application to the Investigating Committee demanding to punish the law enforcers who detained them on July 11 at a picket in support of their arrested colleague, Abdulmumin Gadjiev.
Several dozen internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Gadrut held a protest in Yerevan. Screenshot of the post on Telegram https://t.me/SputnikArmenia/36595
16:46, 14 July 2022
Armenia: IDPs from Gadrut demand refugee status
Several dozen internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Gadrut held a protest in Yerevan, at which they demanded from the Armenian authorities to grant them the refugee status and recognize the independence of Nagorno-Karabakh.
An Armenian soldier. Photo by the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Defence
15:25, 14 July 2022
Armenia responds to Azeri accusations
The information of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD) that Armenian militaries had opened fire on the border is not true, the Armenian MoD has stated.
Magomed Askhabov. Screenshot of the video by the "Kavkaz.Realii" https://d19wbtacbn3uyf.cloudfront.net/a/podveshivali-za-ruki-izgonyali-dzhinna-istoriya-magomeda-kotorogo-lechili-ot-gomoseksualjnosti-v-rehab-tsentre-v-dagestane/31941445.html
15:22, 14 July 2022
Dagestani gay complains about torture in rehab
Magomed Askhabov, a resident of Dagestan, has stated that he left Russia after escaping from his relatives, who sent him to be "treated" from homosexuality at a centre for drug addicts. He said that torture was used in the rehab (the centre).
The court in Pyatigorsk. Photo by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent
15:14, 14 July 2022
Pyatigorsk resident fined for damaging sign Z on Mashuk
Dmitry Syomin, who has damaged the Z sign established on Mount Mashuk in Pyatigorsk, was found guilty of discrediting militaries and fined.
12:58, 14 July 2022
Rights defenders point to toughening censorship in Russia
After February 24, 2022, Russia has adopted the laws that allow blocking any information that is not consistent with the official authorities' position, as well as prosecuting authors of posts.
HIMARS. Photo by the United States Army http://www.pentagon.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=24398; https://en.wikipedia.org/
12:56, 14 July 2022
Military experts assess HIMARS' prospects in Southern Caucasus
Russian MLRSs (multiple launch rocket systems) "Smerch" (Dust Storm) are close to HIMARSs (High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems) in characteristics, but inferior in accuracy, Alexander Khramchikhin has pointed out.
Rostov journalist Sergey Reznik. Photo https://memohrc.org/ru/special-projects/delo-reznika
23:57, 13 July 2022
Rostov journalist Sergey Reznik suspected of posting fake news about Russian army
A criminal case under the article on the publication of false information about the Russian army is being investigated against Rostov journalist Sergey Reznik, the FSB Department for the Rostov Region reports.
News
Military operation in Ukraine. Still from a Russian Ministry of Defense video: https://z.mil.ru/spec_mil_oper/media/video/watch.htm?id=18838@morfVideoAudioFile The number of fighters from southern Russia killed in Ukraine has reached 9,050.

Maria Smelaya. Still frame from a video from the YouTube channel "Ostorozhno Media" from April 10, 2026, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnjbgxxzYoY Maria Smelaya's case highlights mothers' vulnerability in custody disputes.

Maria Smelaya was forced to give up custody of her child to the father.

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.