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A video appeal by relatives of Tumso Abdurakhmanov. Screenshot of the video on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CYeU4rhgwlC/
18:52, 10 January 2022
Video with Tumso's relatives continues trend of rebukes to rights defenders
A video has been posted on the Instagram with an appeal by relatives of the oppositional blogger, Tumso Abdurakhmanov, in which they stigmatize human rights defenders and assure that they are not being repressed. This video was the third one after similar appeals made by relatives of Khasan Khalitov and Akhmed Zakaev.
One of the female residents of Chechnya who were detained by police. Screenshot of the video by the "Grozny" TV Company https://www.instagram.com/p/CYgJbXMp68l/
11:39, 10 January 2022
Two Chechen women publicly condemned for occultism
Adam Elzhurkaev, the head of the Centre for Islamic Medicine, has scolded two female residents of Chechnya who were detained by police for providing occult services.
Tumso Abdurakhmanov (on the right) at a rally in Strasbourg on January 8, 2022. Screenshot of the video published on his Telegram channel
11:34, 10 January 2022
Chechen blogger Tumso promises to avenge his kidnapped relatives
The numerous kidnappings of relatives of Kadyrov's critics living in Chechnya and Astrakhan have become an unprecedented method of combating the dissent; and there will be retribution for the abducted women, the Chechen blogger, Tumso Abdurakhmanov, has promised at a rally in Strasbourg.
Arman Tatoyan, the Armenian Ombudsperson. Screenshot of the video by the Rau Telestudio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC4MG9jbmxs&t=1s
11:24, 10 January 2022
Ombudsperson states use of violence against Armenian POWs in Azerbaijan
Armenian citizens held captive in Azerbaijan are subjected to violence for their religious beliefs, Arman Tatoyan, the Armenian Ombudsperson, has stated. Armenian authorities are doing nothing to bring Azerbaijan to responsibility for the cruel treatment of prisoners of war (POWs), human rights defenders assert.
Rally of Chechen emigrants in Strasbourg, January 8, 2022. Screenshot: https://t.me/mysliislama/3671
11:46, 9 January 2022
At rally in Strasbourg, emigrants condemn illegal detentions in Chechnya
On January 8, the French city of Strasbourg hosted a rally in front of the Council of Europe building held against mass kidnappings of relatives of the activists and bloggers oppositional to Chechen authorities, as well as against using torture in Russian jails.
Protest rally held by Saakashvili’s supporters on October 14, 2021. Photo by Inna Kukudzhanova for the Caucasian Knot
11:22, 9 January 2022
Saakashvili's supporters announce disobedience actions
On the 100th day in custody of Mikheil (Mikhail) Saakashvili, the third president of Georgia, his supporters, while holding during a rally near the Rustavi Prison, announced the formation of disobedience groups and the start of anti-government rallies throughout the country.
Khasan Khalitov (left), Akhmed Dudayev (center), Akhmed Zakayev (right). Collage made by the Caucasian Knot. Photo: https://doshdu.com/prozhivajushhij-v-gruzii-chechenskij-bezhenec-soobshhil-chto-ego-hotjat-ubit/, screenshot: https://www.instagram.com/p/CYcJGYRpUm0/, screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNbQTEQ4mqs
11:04, 9 January 2022
Chechen authorities' attempt to refute kidnappings outrages Kadyrov's critics
Akhmed Dudaev, the Minister of Press and Information of Chechnya, has posted a story refuting the kidnappings of relatives of critics of Chechen authorities by showing a video with relatives of Khasan Khalitov and Akhmed Zakaev. In response, Khalitov has stated that it was a show staged by Chechen authorities, while he still has no information about the whereabouts of his relatives.
Giyas Ibragimov. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7_nS_-D-BM&feature=emb_logo
17:08, 8 January 2022
Police prevents Giyas Ibragimov's action at Aliev's residence in Baku
In front of the residence of the President of Azerbaijan in Baku, Giyas Ibragimov, a youth activist, took a canister with some liquid out of his backpack, then took a lighter in his hand and went to the residence building. Presidential security guards took the canister and lighter away from him, and detained the activist.
15:01, 8 January 2022
Georgia's MFA treats Lashkarava's inclusion into UNESCO list as unjustified
The UNESCO (UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) has included Lekso Lashkarava, a cameraman of the "Pirveli" TV Company, on the list of killed journalists, without having experts' conclusions on the reasons for his death, the Georgia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has stated.
Mokhmad Abdurakhmanov and the symbols of the #chechenlivesmatter campaign. Screenshot: VAYFOND video posted at: youtu.be/Riapge4CuXY
12:46, 8 January 2022
Chechen emigrants call to support rally in Strasbourg
Bloggers and activists have called on all those not indifferent to take part in the action "Chechen lives matter" dedicated to human rights violations in Chechnya.
Salekh Magamadov and Ismail Isaev (left). Screenshot: https://www.facebook.com/TheInsiderRussia/photos/1851919648306295
12:33, 8 January 2022
Court in Chechnya refuses to release Magamadov and Isaev
The Chechen Supreme Court (SC) has left Salekh Magamadov and Ismail Isaev in custody until March 26.
Russian military arrive in Kazakhstan as part of the CSTO peacekeeping contingent. Screenshot of video posted by the Ministry of Defence of Russia, www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLhbVuWOSNA
12:17, 8 January 2022
Tbilisi protesters supported those in Kazakhstan
The deployment of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) troops in Kazakhstan because of the protests underway in the country is unacceptable, protesters in Tbilisi have stated.
08:34, 8 January 2022
Tbilisi: "Alilo" march held as motor rally
Due to the anti-covid restrictions, the traditional "Alilo" Christmas march was held in Tbilisi in the form of a car rally; priests aspersed streets from inside cars. In Kutaisi and Kvareli, the marches took place in the traditional format.
Lekso Lashkarava. Photo: Facebook, Pirveli TV
08:17, 8 January 2022
UNESCO adds Lekso Lashkarava to list of murdered journalists
Lekso Lashkarava, a cameraman of the Georgian "Pirveli" TV Company, has been included by the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) into the list of killed journalists.
Abubakar Yangulbaev (left) and Magomed Alamov, whose relatives were kidnapped. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dClFiDdjjyM
22:56, 7 January 2022
Rights defenders appeal to Putin in connection with kidnappings of relatives of Kadyrov’s critics
Russian and international human rights organizations appealed to the Russian President with a request to do everything possible to end the repressions in Chechnya, ensure that human rights violations, committed by the Chechen authorities, are investigated and that all those responsible are brought to justice.
Participants of a protest rally hold banners with Polad Aslanov’s portraits. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeItCVwfF20
22:33, 7 January 2022
Journalist Polad Aslanov goes on hunger strike in prison
On the evening of January 6, Polad Aslanov, an imprisoned director of the “xeberman.com” website, went on a hunger strike. The convicted journalist demands a reconsideration of his case and protests against the delay in the consideration of his complaint by the Supreme Court (SC) of Azerbaijan.
Departure of military aircraft to Kazakhstan. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX9PKeQvNQo
18:40, 7 January 2022
Baku analysts assess consequences of CSTO troops entering Kazakhstan
Analysts from Baku believe that the deployment of the Collective Security Treaty Organization troops to Kazakhstan will aggravate the political crisis in the country and strengthen the anti-Russian sentiments and the desire of society to withdraw from the CIS institutions.
18:17, 7 January 2022
Armenia sends 100 soldiers to Kazakhstan
The Armenian military forces will ensure the protection of facilities of strategic importance, the Ministry of Defence of Armenia reports.
Eldar Gasanov. Photo: http://massa.az/news/az/13949/sgb-eldar-gasanov-zaderjan-podozrevaetsya-v-rastrate-byudjetnyh-sredstv
14:09, 7 January 2022
Prosecutor asks 11 years in prison for Eldar Gasanov
The prosecution has demanded from the court to sentence Eldar Gasanov, a former Azerbaijani Public Prosecutor General and Ambassador to Serbia, to 11 years in prison, as well as to confiscate his property.
Cars burned down during mass protests in Kazakhstan. Screenshot: Euronews video, www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJPUPh5fyLM
13:30, 7 January 2022
Politicians dispute on probability of Kazakh scenario in Azerbaijan
Mass protests such as those underway in Kazakhstan are possible in Azerbaijan if the authorities fail with democratic reforms, oppositionists believe. Mass actions in Azerbaijan have been ruled out due to people's high trust in the president, a member of the ruling party is sure.
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.

Domestic violence. Illustration created by the "Caucasian Knot" using AI in Photoshop. Human rights activists have recorded a surge in requests for assistance in the North Caucasus.

Participants in the fighting in Ukraine. Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense Press Service The number of fighters from southern Russia killed in Ukraine has reached 9,000.

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.