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11:06, 13 April 2020
ECtHR finds authorities' actions regarding refugee from Chechnya illegal
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has found the eviction of Isiyat Dzaurova, a refugee from Chechnya, from the "Promzhilbaza" temporary accommodation centre (TAC) in Ingushetia, a violation of the right to respect one's housing, as set out in the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR).
Temperature screening of a hospital visitor. Screenshot of the video at the «Мир 24» YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw6hNz5Jt74
10:38, 12 April 2020
Armenian authorities to extend state of emergency due to coronavirus
The number of coronavirus cases in Armenia has increased by 11 and amounted to 977. The Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, has stated that the government will extend the state of emergency in the country by another month after April 14.
Malika Djikaeva. Screenshot of the post on Djikaeva's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B-z1bpZjqrp/
10:22, 12 April 2020
Conviction of Djikaeva for contempt of Islam triggers disputes on Instagram
The gloating over the criminal prosecution in Chechnya of the Ossetian blogger Malika Djikaeva is unworthy of Muslims, Instagram users have pointed out. They wished Djikaeva to repent that she had acted in provocative videos wearing hijab.
Ambulance. Photo by Nina Tumanova for the "Caucasian Knot"
10:12, 12 April 2020
Chechen authorities link increase in coronavirus patients with crowded funerals
During the past 24 hours, two coronavirus patients died in Chechnya; and the number of infected persons has increased to 48, said Magomed Daudov, Speaker of the Parliament, linking the increase in incidence with the crowded funerals in the Shali District.
Easter service held behind closed doors at the Church of the Protection of God's Mother in Stepanakert. Screenshot of live streaming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxWPy5nnVZM
09:59, 12 April 2020
NKR: Easter services held behind closed doors
Because of coronavirus threat, Easter services in churches and temples of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) are held behind closed doors. All the Easter church ceremonies at the Church of the Protection of God's Mother in Stepanakert are broadcasted on the local TV channel.
The house of the refugees from Abkhazia in the Onaria village, Zugdidi Municipality. Photo by Beslan Kmuzov for the "Caucasian Knot"
23:28, 11 April 2020
9000 refugee families in Georgia receive humanitarian aid
In Georgia, refugees from Abkhazia received food packages; parcels were sent to 9000 families. First of all, the help was rendered the refugees, who are under quarantine due to coronavirus, and elderly people, the government of Abkhazia in exile has informed.
Ramzan Kadyrov during the emergency operations meeting on April 9, 2020. Screenshot of the video https://vk.com/wall279938622_481734
23:22, 11 April 2020
Kadyrov apologizes for harsh words about social network critics
The head of Chechnya has admitted that he had lost self-control, when cursing opponents of the border agreement with Ingushetia. He has apologized to the elders of both republics. Instagram users had criticized the Kadyrov's emotional statement.
23:16, 11 April 2020
Baku residents complain of toughening quarantine measures
The toughening of the quarantine measures introduced by the Azerbaijani authorities led to loss of earnings; the SMS-based pass system has flaws; people have to go out at risk of being detained by policemen, residents of Baku have complained.
23:09, 11 April 2020
Rights defenders criticize NKR election amid coronavirus threat
Given the isolation of three communities, authorities of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) should declare the state of emergency and postpone the second round of presidential election, human rights defenders believe.
11:15, 11 April 2020
NKR doctors urge authorities to introduce state of emergency because of coronavirus
More than 50 medics have signed a petition calling to announce the state of emergency in the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) due to the worsening situation with coronavirus. Mary Grigoryan, the author of the petition, believes that the regional authorities underestimate the danger.
Malika Djikaeva, a blogger. Screenshot of the post on Malika Djikaeva's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B-O4NUMD8bf/
11:13, 11 April 2020
Relatives of startling blogger Djikaeva associate her arrest with provocative videos
Malika Djikaeva, a blogger from North Ossetia, was planted on with drugs in order to punish her for her shocking videos in a hijab, her relatives assert, complaining that Chechen advocates are ready to take up Djikaeva's case only for a huge fee.
A believer in a mosque. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
11:09, 11 April 2020
Believers of Northern Caucasus perform Friday namaz outside mosques
Muslims of Dagestan, Kabardino-Balkaria and Chechnya held their Friday namaz (prayer) at home, as mosques are under quarantine because of coronavirus. Some believers hoped to get to the mosque today – they are worried that they have to violate the prescription of compulsory collective prayers.
Logo of the Amnesty International. Screenshot https://www.amnesty.org
11:07, 11 April 2020
AI demands to stop persecuting journalists in South Ossetia
South-Ossetian authorities should stop the criminal cases initiated against the journalists, Tamara Mearakishvili and Irina Kelekhsaeva, who criticize the authorities, the human rights organization Amnesty International (AI) has stated.
Aslambek Akhmetkhanov. Screenshot of the video by the "Caucasian Knot" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUHeFy2cpfk
22:43, 10 April 2020
YouTube users argue about fate of Aslambek Akhmetkhanov disappeared in Chechnya
Some Internet users fear for the life of Chechen businessman Aslambek Akhmetkhanov, who stopped contacting his relatives and friends after Ramzan Kadyrov had reprimanded him in public. Other users suggest that the entrepreneur was detained or took shelter.
Mikhail Mishustin, Ramzan Kadyrov. Photos by the press service of Kremlin. Collage by the "Caucasian Knot"
22:37, 10 April 2020
Harsh phrases become Kadyrov's blunder in dispute with Russian Prime Minister
When entering a dispute with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Ramzan Kadyrov has demonstrated his claim to be the Chechen leader. However, he has not taken into account that the chairman of the Russian government enjoys the full confidence of President Vladimir Putin, political analysts explain.
A volunteer in Baku visits an elderly woman. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
22:36, 10 April 2020
Baku residents claim insufficient assistance from authorities in connection with quarantine
In Azerbaijan, the authorities' measures to support the population during the coronavirus pandemic do not cover all those people who need help under the quarantine and victims of forced unemployment, analysts state. Residents of the country also claimed that the authorities' support was insufficient.
Malika Djikaeva. Screenshot of the post on the malika_djikaeva_fan account https://www.instagram.com/p/BqMvqQzgj4Q/
22:27, 10 April 2020
Social network users recall shocking videos of Malika Djikaeva detained in Chechnya
Malika Djikaeva, a blogger from North Ossetia, well-known for her provocative videos in hijabs, was arrested in Chechnya in a case on drug possession, sources reported. Some social network users wrote they were glad to learn such news and thereby caused reproaches from their opponents for unethical behaviour.
Local operational headquarters holds a meeting on the coronavirus infection. Screenshot of the "Caucasian Knot" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=morUOZSvP3o&feature=emb_title
22:16, 10 April 2020
Ramzan Kadyrov demands to isolate quarantine violators in prison cells
The leader of Chechnya condemned participants of a mass memorial event held in a village of the Shali District. Ramzan Kadyrov demanded from his subordinates to tighten the punishment for violation of the quarantine regime. Residents of the Chechen Republic expressed their concern over the above fact.
The village of Malye Atagi of the Shali District, Chechnya. Photo: https://novie-atagi.ru/
13:26, 10 April 2020
Funeral participants in Chechen village get into coronavirus risk group
The funeral in the village of Malye Atagi of the Shali District, which was attended by many people, threatened them with coronavirus infection, since it was found in family members of the deceased. The Speaker of the Chechen Parliament called on the rite participants to observe self-isolation. However, earlier, officials themselves ignored the self-isolation measures.
Photos of the people (mostly women) who perished during the tragic events on April 9, 1989 in Tbilisi. Photo George barateli by George Barateli in 2008 https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Тбилисские_события_(1989)
13:21, 10 April 2020
Discussants deal with role of 1989 Tbilisi events in USSR collapse
The dispersal of protesters in Tbilisi in April 1989 sharply opposed the society against the country's leadership, the participants in the discussion organized by the Russian Federal Georgian National-Cultural Autonomy (RFGNCA) have noted.
News
Environmentalists have pointed out the risks to residents of Tuapse due to the burning of petroleum products.

Volunteers clean the beach in Tyumen. Still from Roman Pukalov's Telegram channel, May 1, 2026, https://t.me/Roman_eco/1646 Volunteers complained that authorities were not providing sufficient assistance in cleaning beaches in Tuapse.

A fourth fire in two weeks broke out in Tuapse after a drone attack.

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.