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The Russian Criminal Code. Photo by Valentina Mischenko / Yugopolis

21:23, 9 June 2023

Astrakhan resident accused of discrediting Russian Army

Maxim Shilov, a resident of Astrakhan, has been charged under the administrative article on discrediting the Russian Army for his comments posted in a social network. This was reported by Gasanov, a Maxim's advocate, to the human rights project "OVD-Info"*.

20:22, 9 June 2023

Poland explains deportation of ex-law enforcer Navruzbekov by distrust of him

Polish authorities have claimed that the information provided by Emran Navruzbekov, a former FSB (Federal Security Service) operative agent from Dagestan, who sought asylum, "as not deserving credibility."

Temirkhan Amakhanov, photo by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent

20:17, 9 June 2023

Temirkhan Amakhanov, beaten up in Dagestan, and his advocates satisfied with verdict to law enforcers

Advocates of Temirkhan Amakhanov, a resident of Derbent, are satisfied with the judgement of the court, which has sentenced the law enforcers, who had beaten Temirkhan up, to imprisonment, and are not planning to appeal against it.

Ruslan Mutsolgov and Anzhela Matieva. Photo: https://fortanga.org FortangaOrg

19:06, 9 June 2023

ECtHR recognizes violation of Ingush activists’ rights

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) found a violation of the right to freedom of assembly and awarded compensation to Ingush activists Ruslan Mutsolgov and Anzhela Matieva, who were fined by a Russian court for participating in a protest action against the change in the border with Chechnya.

Oleg Orlov (on the left) and the support group near the Golovinsky Court of Moscow. Moscow, June 8, 2023. Collage by the "Caucasian Knot." Photo by Naim Suleimanov

15:52, 9 June 2023

Human rights defender Oleg Orlov calls his case on discrediting Russian army unconstitutional

The criminal prosecution of human rights defender Oleg Orlov for his post contradicts the freedom of expression enshrined in the Russian Constitution, note Oleg Orlov himself and his public defender Dmitry Muratov.

Emran Navruzbekov. Screenshot of the video published on the YouTube channel of the project "Gulagu.Net" on December 29, 2022 https://youtu.be/htDInr7V10Q/

23:54, 8 June 2023

Emran Navruzbekov, former FSB operative agent from Dagestan, arrested for ten days

Emran Navruzbekov, a former operative agent of the Russian FSB (Federal Security Service) from Dagestan, was placed under arrest for 10 days after being deported from Poland, his wife has informed. A source from Polish power bodies has stated that Navruzbekov had provided false information.

22:12, 8 June 2023

Woman from Krasnodar fined for post in social network

The court has imposed a fine of 30,000 roubles on Sofia Burger, a resident of Krasnodar, treating her post placed in a social network as discrediting Russian militaries.

The Code of Administrative offences of Russia. Photo by Yelena Sineok, Yuga.ru

21:54, 8 June 2023

Two Adygea residents suspected of discrediting Russian Army

Yana Tantsura's administrative case has been sent to the Maykop District Court. A protocol has been drawn up under the same article against Sergey Nesterkov, a resident of the Takhtamukai District of Adygea.

Said-Khusein Yamadaev. Photo https://islamnews.ru/news-v-chechne-pokhoronili-syna-ruslana-yamadaeva-geroyski-pogibshego-na-svo

19:53, 8 June 2023

Caucasian experts argue about importance of death of Yamadaev’s son

The death of Said-Khusein Yamadaev became a tragedy for his family, but it did not increase the chances of the Yamadaev family to regain their influence in Chechnya, Ruslan Kutaev, Oyub Titiev, and a Chechen historian point out.

The Code of Administrative offences of Russia. Photo: Yelena Sineok, Yuga.ru

20:54, 7 June 2023

Solidarity picket with Navalny** turns into fine imposed on Makhachkala resident

The court has fined Ibragim Parkuev, a resident of Makhachkala, by 2000 roubles for disobeying policemen at his solo picket held on Alexei Navalny**'s birthday. Parkuev has pleaded guilty under law enforcers' pressure, a source has informed.

The Sochi Garrison Military Court. Photo: maps.yandex.ru

19:46, 7 June 2023

Contract soldier convicted in Sochi for refusing to participate in hostilities

The Sochi Military Court has sentenced Timofei Abyshkin, a contract military serviceman, to two years and three months in colony, finding him guilty of failing to follow an order to go to the special military operations (SMO) zone in Ukraine.

A criminal case. Photo: Valentina Mischenko / Yugopolis

03:18, 7 June 2023

Resident of Kabardino-Balkaria prosecuted for his posts on social media

The law enforcement bodies instituted a criminal case on extremism against a resident of the Urvan District after finding calls for extremism in his posts on the social media, the FSB reported.

Emran Navruzbekov. Screenshot of the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xb04bPnioo

03:17, 7 June 2023

Poland deports former employee of Dagestani FSB

The authorities of Poland ignored an urgent complaint filed to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) against a court’s decision on deportation of Emran Navruzbekov, a former FSB employee from Dagestan, and handed him over to Russia. A spouse and children of Emran Navruzbekov were granted asylum in Poland.

Said-Khusein Yamadaev. Photo from the page "Wagner" PMC (Private Military Company) - Military review on the VK.com https://vk.com/wall-160233565_507430?ysclid=lijti1bxw836352348"

23:12, 6 June 2023

Son of Chechen field commander Ruslan Yamadaev killed in hostilities in Ukraine

During the special military operation (SMO) in Ukraine, Said-Khusein Yamadaev, a son of Ruslan Yamadaev, has perished. He was recruited into the "Wagner" Private Military Company (PMC) in the colony, where he was serving his term within a robbery case, sources have informed.

Pavel Myrzin outside the court. Photo from the Telegram channel "OVD-Info LIVE" https://t.me/ovdinfolive/22060

22:56, 6 June 2023

Four Krasnodar residents fined after solidarity actions with Navalny*

Courts in Krasnodar have fined three activists, who held solo pickets in support of Alexei Navalny*, and the man who made photos of these actions.

Temirkhan Amakhanov near the Derbent City Court. March 16, 2021. Photo by the "Caucasian Knot"

21:55, 6 June 2023

Temirkhan Amakhanov, resident of Dagestan, achieves punishment of law enforcers for grievous bodily harm

A court in Derbent has found the law enforcers, Gasan Adalov and Magomed Yunusov, guilty of causing grievous bodily harm to Temirkhan Amakhanov, a local resident, and sentenced them to four years in jail each.

Bagaudin Myakiev. Photo https://fortanga.org

19:48, 6 June 2023

Court refuses to acquit Ingush activist Myakiev

The cassation instance has refused to acquit Bagaudin Myakiev, an Ingush activist, accused of attacking law enforcers at a rally in Magas, but mitigated the sentence. Myakiev is dissatisfied by the decision, as he has already served his term.

Oleg Orlov. Photo: Anna Artemyeva, "Novaya Gazeta"

18:56, 6 June 2023

Norwegian Nobel Committee supports human rights defender Oleg Orlov

Human rights defender Oleg Orlov has been charged in a criminal case on discrediting the Russian Armed Forces amid the peacekeeping activities of the Human Rights Protection Centre “Memorial”, the Norwegian Nobel Committee states.

The special military operation in Ukraine. Screenshot of the video https://z.mil.ru/

13:33, 6 June 2023

Family of wounded soldier from Dagestan gets no payments due to bureaucratic obstacles

Makhach Gadjimuradov, a soldier from Buynaksk, was severely wounded during the special military operation in Ukraine. The man has been in a coma for more than a year.

11:56, 6 June 2023

Makhachkala: law enforcers detain picketer

In Makhachkala, Ibragim Parkuev, a local resident, has been detained, after he came out with a poster in which he congratulated Alexei Navalny* on his birthday.

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