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11:45, 12 August 2020
Chechen entrepreneurs claim tight control over compliance with mask regime
In Chechnya, employees of various public institutions monitor compliance with the mask regime in shops and catering outlets, entrepreneurs report. According to them, surveillance is being conducted even from parked cars.
11:43, 12 August 2020
Azerbaijani activist Tural Atakishiyev arrested for failure to obey to police order
The court found Tural Atakishiyev, an activist of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), guilty of failure to obey to a law enforcers' order and arrested him for 30 days. The activist is being prosecuted for political reasons, the PFPA suggests.
Muslim Yevloev. Screenshot of the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUPJrbzTHxI
01:59, 12 August 2020
Human rights defenders concerned about fate of Ingush wrestler after CTO
Relatives of athlete Muslim Yevloev should file a complaint with the police about a kidnapping and demand from the law enforcement bodies to report about their actions during the counterterrorist operation (CTO) held in Nazran, human rights defenders believe.
Dagestani Deputy Mufti Abdulla Salimov. Screenshot of the video https://www.instagram.com/p/CDtOMVKpWn5/
01:56, 12 August 2020
Muftiate of Dagestan points to spread of public apology practice
While commenting on the practice of public apologies that spread in Dagestan following Chechnya, Abdulla Salimov, Deputy Mufti of Dagestan, said that people should avoid posting thoughtless statements on social networks, since the latter can lead to public apologies.
01:53, 12 August 2020
Human rights defenders ask Dagestani MIA to explain continuation of police prevention registration
Daniyal Alkhasov, a native of Dagestan, and Vazir Bazanaev, a resident of the republic, claimed violations of their rights in connection with their inclusion in the police prevention registration list. The Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" sent a request to the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Dagestan, since in 2017, law enforcers announced the cancellation of the practice of police prevention registration.
Alexander Lukashenko (on the left) and Ramzan Kadyrov. Screenshot of the video https://www.instagram.com/p/CDtKjGop-XU/
23:59, 11 August 2020
Social network users criticize Kadyrov's claim about Lukashenko's victory in election
Statements of Ramzan Kadyrov about the Alexander Lukashenko's "convincing victory" in the presidential election are controversial amid mass protests in Belarus, Instagram users claim.
Kullar. Dagestan. Screenshot of the video by the "Caucasian Knot" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvC3Fw73mK4&feature=emb_logo
23:57, 11 August 2020
Most of old residents leave Kullar camp for homeland
262 citizens of Azerbaijan left a tent camp in Dagestan, and about 500 more people are waiting for their turn. Afig Allakhverdiev, a member of the Azerbaijanis' association, revealed a technique due to which newcomers crossed the border bypassing the people who stayed at the camp much longer.
A truck in the Talghi canyon. Screenshot of a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=65&v=QpkLKtVpS5E&feature=emb_logo
19:56, 11 August 2020
Talghi residents kidnapped by Dagestani law enforcers, fellow villagers report
In the village of Talghi, two workers of a stone quarry were kidnapped and beaten by law enforcers, participants of the village gathering claimed. Relatives of Djabrail Ibnukhazhirov, a resident of the Talghi village, who was arrested in November, suggest that his criminal case and the kidnappings of the local residents are related to the operation of the stone quarry.
Sabirabad. Photo: Sword313 https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Сабирабад#/media/Файл:Sabirabad_şəhəri.png
19:50, 11 August 2020
"Musavat" Party activist detained in Azerbaijan
Today, Aziz Mamiev, the deputy chairman of the youth organization of the opposition "Musavat" Party, has been detained in the city of Sabirabad.
Tamar Bachaliashvili. Photo https://sova.news/2020/07/22/na-moment-obnaruzheniya-tamar-bachaliashvili-veroyatno-byla-mertva-uzhe-neskolko-dnej/
19:45, 11 August 2020
Human rights defenders criticize public talk of Georgian programmer's intimate life
16 Georgian NGOs criticized reporters of the "Mtavari Arkhi" TV Channel for discussing the intimate life of deceased programmer Tamar Bachaliashvili.
Salim Khalitov at a picket in Makhachkala. Screenshot of the video by the "Caucasian Knot"
15:21, 11 August 2020
In Makhachkala, activist holds solo picket in support of "Alliance of Doctors"
Activist Salim Khalitov held a solo picket and demanded from the authorities of Dagestan to respond to the obstacles to activists of the "Alliance of Doctors" trade union from the administration of the Republican Orthopaedics and Traumatology Centre.
A spontaneous rally in support of the Azerbaijani army held on July 14, 2020. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
15:11, 11 August 2020
Parents of activists arrested in Baku demand to release them
On August 10, parents of activists from the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), arrested in connection with an action in support of the army in Baku, gathered in front of the General Prosecutor's Office. They claimed their sons were not guilty. According to the spokesman of the General Prosecutor's Office, an unbiased investigation will be conducted.
The detention of the participants of a protest action in support of Jermuk residents on August 9. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
11:51, 11 August 2020
Amulsar defenders accuse law enforcers of double standards
On August 10, all the activists who were detained during a protest action in support of Jermuk residents were released. Law enforcers drew up protocols against the detainees for failure to obeying a police order. The activists accused the law enforcers of bias, since the police did not stop actions held by supporters of the Amulsar field exploitation.
A police officer fines a mask regime violator in Grozny. Screenshot of the video by the Grozny TV channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3EVt2j5L84
11:36, 11 August 2020
Social network users criticize requirement to enter Grozny cafes in masks
In the Chechen capital, law enforcers held raids in restaurants to check if visitors were wearing masks. The requirement not to enter a cafe without a mask provoked critical comments on Instagram.
Vladimir Gasparyan. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia https://www.police.am/en/news/view/աշխատանքային-խորհրդակցություն-ոստիկանության-արարատի-մարզային-վարչությունում-և-հանդիպում-արարատի-մարզպետարանում.html
11:21, 11 August 2020
Armenian journalists call on to punish ex-police chief for threatening reporters
Vladimir Gasparyan, the former chief of the Armenian Police, interfered with the activities of journalists of the "Azatutyun" Radio when they were filming a report on the illegal construction on the banks of Sevan Lake. Reporters from ten journalistic associations called for bringing Vladimir Gasparyan to justice.
Khabib Nurmagomedov. Photo: Sputnik/Alexei Nikolsky/Kremlin via REUTERS
09:07, 11 August 2020
Dagestani MMA fighter Nurmagomedov ignores videos with teenagers' insults and apologies
In the Caucasus, insults expressed to a person personally and voiced in front of his image are equally acute. However, in the case of the teenagers who insulted Khabib Nurmagomedov, it would be better for the athlete's reputation not to react to them, Caucasus experts note.
Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo from his official account on the "VKontakte" vk.com/ramzan
09:03, 11 August 2020
Economists find information about Kadyrov's income inaccurate
Ramzan Kadyrov, who declared 147.9 million roubles of income in 2019, distinguished himself among the leaders of other regions, whose official incomes usually did not exceed several million roubles. Economists suggest that the actual income of the Chechen leader is difficult to assess, but it is much higher than the declared one.
Rafiq Tagi. Photo http://ru.apa.az/print/263018
08:58, 11 August 2020
Family of Azerbaijani writer Rafiq Tagi calls on to resume investigation into his murder
Family members of Azerbaijani writer Rafiq Tagi appealed to President Ilham Aliev and General Prosecutor Kyamran Aliev with a request to resume the investigation into the writer's murder. According to the Rafiq Tagi's family members, the investigation was superficial and did not even identify any suspects.
A soldier taking part in the military exercises. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Defence of Russia https://structure.mil.ru/structure/okruga/south/news/more.htm?id=12306149@egNews
23:56, 10 August 2020
Armed forces apply experience of fighting in Syria during exercises in Chechnya
More than 1500 soldiers and officers took part in the military exercises held in the Shali District of Chechnya, with taking advantage of the military experience gained in the Middle East. Motorized rifle exercises were also held in Dagestan, North Ossetia, and the Stavropol Territory.
A rally to support residents of Jermuk. The poster reads, "Democracy is in Jermuk, not in Yerevan." Yerevan, August 10, 2020. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
23:40, 10 August 2020
In Armenia, slogans to save Amulsar followed by new detentions of its defenders
About 20 activists gathered in front of the building of the Armenian parliament to support residents of Jermuk on protest against the development of the Amulsar mine. Half of the protesters were detained.
News
A serviceman. Illustration created by the "Caucasian Knot" using AI in the Copilot program. A soldier from Kabardino-Balkaria was sentenced to prison for evading military service.

A resident of Kabardino-Balkaria has been convicted of treason.

A fire in a dilapidated Nalchik dormitory has raised concerns among residents.

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.