Russia

October 01, 2024 23:47

• Authorities ignore 25th anniversary of start of Second Chechen War

  The 25th anniversary of the beginning of the Second Chechen War has been ignored by the authorities and state-run media of the republic. Participants of the war complain on social media that the state has still not paid some war veterans and does not provide them with assistance.

September 30, 2024 23:14

• Member of Ingush National Council Albogachiev claims threats from Chechen MP Delimkhanov

  Delegations of Chechnya and Ingushetia met with the purpose to prevent the escalation of the conflict after the shooting near an office of the “Wildberries” Company. However, during the meeting, Adam Delimkhanov, a Russian State Duma member from Chechnya, called for “cutting off heads.”

September 28, 2024 23:34

• Another case of Makhachkala riots reaches court in Stavropol Territory

  The Grachevsky District Court of the Stavropol Territory has begun considering the case of eight residents of Dagestan accused of involvement in the riots at the Makhachkala Airport.

September 27, 2024 19:52

• Human rights defenders recognize Gudermes resident, sentenced to life imprisonment, as political prisoner

  Mekhidi Timerbulatov, a resident of Gudermes, has been sentenced to life imprisonment on the charges of involvement in terror acts in Chechnya based on falsified materials, the “Support for Political Prisoners. Memorial” human rights project has stated.

September 25, 2024 22:30

• Blood feud threat discussed at Chechen-Ingush meeting after shooting at Wildberries

  At a meeting regarding the shooting in Moscow near the Wildberries office, Chechen officials have expressed dissatisfaction with the claims of the Ingush party in connection with the death of two security guards, recalling two murders of Chechens, after which there were no revenge calls against residents of the neighbouring republic.

September 24, 2024 23:15

• Comedian Slepakov* appeals against fine imposed under foreign agents law

  Semyon Slepakov*, a comedian and a singer, has challenged the fine of 30,000 roubles imposed on him for posting his materials without the foreign agent label.

September 24, 2024 19:11

• Rights defenders confirm chances of those arrested in Wildberries case to avoid trial

  Those arrested within the shooting case near the Wildberries office have the right to conclude contracts with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to be sent to the special military operation (SMO) zone, after which the criminal case will be closed, human rights defenders have indicated.

September 23, 2024 23:38

• Chechen-Ingush conflict can be provoked by deaths of Almazov and Elmurziev, analysts warn

  The deaths of Adam Almazov and Islambek Elmurziev during an attempt to seize an office of the “Wildberries” Company in Moscow caused a wide public outcry in Ingushetia. Both the killed men were security guards and were protecting the office.

September 23, 2024 21:55

• Political analysts point to Kadyrov’s role in conflict around “Wildberries” Company

  In the business conflict around the “Wildberries” Company, Ramzan Kadyrov took the side of Vladislav Bakalchuk, a co-founder of the marketplace. However, the leader of Chechnya is also pursuing his own interests, political analysts point out.

September 22, 2024 21:12

• Court refused to cancel criminal prosecution of journalist Kevorkova

  The Basmanny Court of Moscow has refused to cancel the decision to initiate a criminal case against Nadezhda Kevorkova, which her defence had appealed against due to its groundlessness and a number of violations.

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