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11:53, 13 February 2021
Advocates of "Russian LGBT Network" stop trying to meet Magamadov and his brother
Two advocates of the Telegram chat moderators, who had been taken from Nizhny Novgorod to Chechnya, have left the republic without having achieved a meeting with their clients, but appealed in court their the non-admission to the brothers, the "Russian LGBT Network" has informed.
At the explosion site in Vladikavkaz. Screenshot of the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhIKSG7OZVs&feature=emb_logo
11:49, 13 February 2021
Police rule out terror act version in Vladikavkaz
In the place of the explosion in a supermarket in Vladikavkaz, no traces of explosives were found; the version of a terror act is out of question, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has stated. No casualties were found under the rubble, the North-Ossetian authorities have reported.
Zainab Rabadanova at a picket in Makhachkala, demanding to guarantee her nephew Gasan Kurbanov's right to defence. February 12, 2021. Photo by Rasul Magomedov for the "Caucasian Knot"
00:16, 13 February 2021
Relatives of arrested Derbent residents hold pickets against removal of advocate
At a picket in Makhachkala, female relatives of Islam Barzukaev and Gasan Kurbanov, residents of Derbent, claimed that an investigator ordered to remove the advocate of the defendants and thus deprived them of their right to defence. A mother of Mirzaali Mirzaliev, the third defendant in the case on terrorism, complains that investigators are forcing him to incriminate Islam Barzukaev and Gasan Kurbanov.
The South-Ossetian parliament session. Photo from the official website of the Parliament of South Ossetia http://www.parliamentrso.org/
23:56, 12 February 2021
South-Ossetian Ministry of Construction: boycott of parliament can disrupt works
The reconstruction of the Tskhinvali water intake, as well as the construction of a school and eight more facilities will be stopped if MPs do not approve the budget of South Ossetia in the next month, the Minister of Construction announces. The opposition disrupted one more session of the parliament, because the agenda did not include the issue of the General Prosecutor's resignation, MP David Sanakoev explains.
Ibragim Eldjarkiev. Photo by the Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs
21:55, 12 February 2021
Three Ingush natives wanted in case on Eldjarkiev's assassination
The Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) brought charges against three more Ingush natives in absentia in a case on an attack on Ibragim Eldjarkiev, the chief of the Ingush Centre for Combating Extremism (CCE, also known as Centre "E"), and put them on the wanted list, a source reported. One of the new suspects was arrested in absentia.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). Photo: REUTERS/Vincent Kessler
19:55, 12 February 2021
ECtHR awards compensation to believers for persecution in Azerbaijan
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) approved a proposal of the Azerbaijan's authorities to pay 4000 euros to each of seven believers who complained about violation of their rights. Officials are trying to settle the claims lodged to the ECtHR before its verdict, since the European Court proactively awards higher compensations, lawyer Khalid Agaliev explains.
Workers of a Tkibuli mine. Photo: REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili
15:41, 12 February 2021
Tkibuli miners suspend their strike
After their meeting with the MP, who invited them to discuss their demands with the mining company, workers of a Tkibuli mine agreed to suspend their protest strike. No official agreements have been reached yet; and if their demands are not met, the strike will be resumed, miners have stated.
15:34, 12 February 2021
Two disobedience marchers to COVID-19 restrictions detained in Tbilisi
An action in Tbilisi against the curfew introduced due to coronavirus has ended in a clash with law enforcers; two activists were arrested for disobeying the police.
15:27, 12 February 2021
In protest, relatives of missing military servicemen block Yerevan street
Relatives of missing servicemen blocked traffic in the street near the building of the Armenian Government for an hour. They demanded from authorities to urgently approve the list of those who are still in Azerbaijani captivity.
15:24, 12 February 2021
Case of Mamed Ibragim's son reveals persecution practice of activists' relatives in Azerbaijan
Mekhti Ibragimov, a son of Mamed Ibragim, a member of the Presidium of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), convicted to conditional imprisonment for coronavirus spread, is being persecuted because of his father's political activities, human rights defenders assert, noting that the practice, when relatives suffer because of activists' viewpoints, is widespread in Azerbaijan.
Said-Mukhammad Djumaev. Screenshot of the video by Anews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xtasot6gdA4
11:34, 12 February 2021
Political motives named as defining factor in Djumaev's case
The verdict to Said-Mukhammad Djumaev, a native of Chechnya, who was arrested after a fight with law enforcers at a rally in Moscow, depends on political circumstances, but now he should not expect any leniency, Timofei Shirokov, a lawyer, believes. Close attention to Djumaev's case can bring both pros and cons in sentencing, said Svetlana Gannushkina, the chair of the "Civil Assistance" Committee.
Women wearing masks in the streets of Grozny. Photo: REUTERS/Ramzan Musaev
11:31, 12 February 2021
Doctors warn of danger of Kadyrov's order to cancel mask regime
Amid some decrease of coronavirus cases, it is reasonable to cancel the mask mode regime only after a gradual lifting of all other restrictions, Andrei Makashov, a virologist believes. It is difficult to say unequivocally what the reason for the drop of the incidence is; therefore, it is worth observing the sanitary measures as long as possible, Alyona Vilina, a doctor, has noted.
General Prosecutor's Office of Azerbaijan. Photo from the official website of the General Prosecutor's Office of Azerbaijan https:/cutor.gov.az/
23:59, 11 February 2021
Human rights defenders point to mutual responsibility in Azerbaijan's judicial system
In Azerbaijan, a secretary of court hearings of the Barda District Court is accused of fraud. The Azerbaijan's judicial system needs radical reforms, and some isolated manifestations of the fight against corruption will not solve the problems, analysts say.
A law enforcer in front of the Kremlin. Moscow, February 2, 2021. Photo: REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina
23:57, 11 February 2021
Djumaev's story becomes a signal to Kremlin about protest potential of Chechens
By taking part in a protest action in support of Alexei Navalny in Moscow, Said-Mukhammad Djumaev showed the Russian authorities that the Ramzan Kadyrov's ability to control natives of Chechnya was exaggerated, says human rights defender Ruslan Kutaev. An investigation into the Said-Mukhammad Djumaev's case will not be long, and the verdict is unlikely to be mild, lawyers predict.
The defendants at the Nalchik City Court hearing. Screenshot of the video courtesy of Alexander Knyazev
19:27, 11 February 2021
Parents of beaten Nalchik residents report circumstances of their release
Nalchik residents Alexander Knyazev and Valery Levdik left a police station with clear signs of beating on their bodies, parents of the victims claim in court. Both young men told their relatives that they had to incriminate themselves by signing a confession to theft.
Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo by the press service of the Chechen leader
19:20, 11 February 2021
Kadyrov demonstrates his desire to be the first in lifting mask regime
Having been ahead of other governors with the lifting of the mask regime, Ramzan Kadyrov tries to demonstrate the Russian authorities that Chechnya defeated the coronavirus epidemic earlier than other regions, Caucasus expert Mikhail Roschin and human rights defender Svetlana Gannushkina note.
Zarema Makhmudova, a resident of the Gudermes District, and the theologian, Adam Elzhurkaev. Screenshot of the video by the "Grozny" TV Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPch-luKpbk&feature=emb_logo
19:12, 11 February 2021
Chechen woman detained for witchcraft
Law enforcers have detained Zarema Makhmudova, a resident of the Gudermes District, and the theologian, Adam Elzhurkaev, has reprimanded her for providing occult services. The two women who had turned to Makhmudova for help were also publicly scolded.
A road in the village of Bedia du after the landslide. Screenshot of the video by the "Sputnik Abkhazia" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idVSNoJgXtg&feature=emb_logo
15:50, 11 February 2021
Abkhaz villagers complain about absence of help after landslide
A landslide has destroyed a road and houses in the village of Bedia du, Tkuarchal District, but the people who have lost their homes receive no help from the authorities, local residents have complained. Authorities have reported the situation to the government of Abkhazia and are waiting for its reaction, the head of the village has explained.
15:45, 11 February 2021
Relatives treat health condition of Ingushes deported from Egypt as grave
Ali Dzeitov, an Ingush student who has not been deported from Egypt with his three fellow countrymen, reported in his letter about law enforcers' pressure in Egypt. The deported three young people are in hospital; their health condition raises concerns, their relatives have reported. The fate of the fifth student, Khizir Dugiev, remains unknown, Magomed Mutsolgov, a human rights defender, has stated.
Repairs to a residential property damaged during the hostilities. Martuni District, February 2, 2021. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"
11:35, 11 February 2021
Karabakh refugees complain about problems with payments and housing
Because of bureaucratic delays, not all the forced migrants from Karabakh have received monetary compensations in Armenia. For those who move to Stepanakert, the housing problem remains urgent – due to the deficit of housing facilities, refugees have to settle in offices and shops.
News
In March 2026, one person was killed in armed and terrorist attacks in the North Caucasus and southern Russia.

Bulletproof vest. Illustration created by the "Caucasian Knot" using AI in the Copilot program. Losses in southern Russia in Ukraine exceed 8,800 people.

In January 2026, three people were killed in armed and terrorist attacks in the North Caucasus.

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.