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17:56, 9 May 2023

Stavropol resident arrested after criticizing SMO in Ukraine

The Kursky District Court of the Stavropol Territory has arrested for 12 days a local resident, Arthur Abramov, who spoke negatively about Russians because of the special military operation (SMO) in Ukraine.

Magomed Magomedov at a solo picket. Makhachkala, May 8, 2023. Photo from the Telegram channel of the "Chernovik" weekly outlet https://t.me/chernovik/51111

15:17, 9 May 2023

Gadjiev's colleagues note Makhachkala townspeople's interest in his case

The solo pickets held in support of Abdulmumin Gadjiev have interested Makhachkala residents and tourists, Magomed Magomedov and Idris Yusupov have reported. In his turn, Isa, one of Gadjiev's friends, believes that Makhachkala townspeople are apolitical; therefore, they don't come out to support the picketers.

Ramzan Kadyrov, Evgeny Prigozhin. Photo by the Grozny Inform https://www.grozny-inform.ru, screenshot of the video on the YouTube channel "Life in Russia" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxyuawe6_mQ Collage by the "Caucasian Knot"

23:32, 8 May 2023

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of May 1-7, 2023

Persecution of pacifists and activists in Southern Russia, blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh, public activity of Ramzan Kadyrov, and official data on the natives of Southern Russia who perished in Ukraine, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of May 1-7, 2023, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.

The Southern District Military Court. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the "Caucasian Knot"

21:50, 8 May 2023

Court refuses to dismiss Dagestani contract soldier, wounded in Ukraine, from army

Alexei Tarasov, a contractor from the military unit stationed in Kaspiysk, who was wounded in the special military operation (SMO) in Ukraine, is seeking dismissal from service after his contract expires. However, the Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don has considered his complaint and upheld the previous court ruling.

A criminal case. Photo by Yelena SIneok, Yuga.ru

21:42, 8 May 2023

Social media comment about Akhmat Kadyrov results in criminal case

Oleg Tyryshkin, an activist from the city of Anzhero-Sudjensk, Kemerovo Region, has been accused of justifying terrorism. The reason was his comment place in social networks about the death of the first president of Chechnya, Akhmat Kadyrov, in 2004 during an explosion at a stadium in Grozny.

Ulker Gashimova, photo: https://telegra.ph/Obrashchenie-k-Lyudyam-05-04

20:39, 8 May 2023

Relatives of Dagestani woman report her arrest in Moscow

Ulker Gashimova, a resident of the city of Derbent, who was detained at a Moscow airport while trying to leave Russia, has been arrested for 10 days, her relatives have informed.

16:35, 8 May 2023

Kadyrov confirms readiness of "Akhmat" to replace "Wagner" in Artyomovsk

Chechen fighters are ready to occupy the positions of the "Wagner" PMC (Private Military Company) in the city of Artyomovsk, Ramzan Kadyrov has confirmed the words of Evgeny Prigozhin, stating that three OMON (riot police) units had already left for the special military operation (SMO) zone.

A prison corridor. Photo by Yelena Sineok, Yuga.ru

15:45, 8 May 2023

Contract serviceman from Vladikavkaz imprisoned for leaving his military unit

In Vladikavkaz, the capital of North Ossetia-Alania, the military court has sentenced Sergey Osipov, a contract serviceman, to six years in prison for his six-months of absence from service at his military unit.

12:52, 7 May 2023

Case against five residents of Ukraine arrives in the court of Rostov-on-Don

Five citizens of Ukraine have been accused of participating in a terrorist organization; their case has been submitted to the Southern District Military Court.

Zarema Musaeva in the courtroom. Photo from the Telegram channel "Bakar Yangulbaev"

18:19, 6 May 2023

Zarema Musaeva's arrest extended for three months

A court in Grozny has extended the arrest of Zarema Musaeva, a figurants in the case of attacking a law enforcer, until August 12 2023.

The Belgian police. Screenshot of the video by the ntv.ru

15:19, 6 May 2023

Natives of Chechnya detained in Belgium in case on preparation of terror act

The Belgian prosecutor’s office announced the arrest of seven supporters of the “Islamic State” (IS, a terrorist organization, banned in Russia by the court, – note of the “Caucasian Knot”), suspected of plotting a terror act. Among the detainees are natives of Chechnya.

14:14, 6 May 2023

“SK SOS Crisis Group”* recognized as a foreign agent

The Russian Ministry of Justice has included the “SK SOS Crisis Group”* into the register of foreign agents, explaining such a decision by the NGO’s “activities to promote LGBT relations.”

Relatives of the women convicted and serving their terms in Iraqi jails at a meeting with Djamal Aliev. Photo by the press service of the Ombudsperson of Dagestan https://t.me/ombudsman05/503

18:17, 5 May 2023

Relatives of women convicted in Iraq achieve reaction of Dagestani Ombudsperson

The Ombudsperson of Dagestan has informed that a request was sent to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to provide legal assistance to the female natives of Dagestan kept in Iraqi prisons.

The Sheremetyevo Airport. Photo by Krylov Ivan https://ru.wikipedia.org

18:05, 5 May 2023

Woman from Derbent detained by law enforcers at Moscow airport

Law enforcers detained a girl-resident of Derbent at a Moscow airport, when she tried to fly out of Russia. She planned to apply for political asylum in the Netherlands, her bridegroom has explained.

Lachin Mamishov. Screenshot of the video on YouTube

17:57, 5 May 2023

Swiss court rejects lawsuit against Chechen activist Lachin Mamishov

The Swiss Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed a hate speech claim against Euro-Ichkerian Lachin Mamishov, who posted on the Internet a video of the explosion on the Crimean Bridge in October 2022 and accompanied it with an ironic caption that such explosions could occur in Moscow as well.

Abubakar Yangulbaev. Photo: https://apral.ru/2022/01/31/syn-sudi-yangulbaeva-abubakar-zapisal-videoobrashhenie-k-materi-kotoruyu-vyvezli-v-chechnyu.html

17:24, 5 May 2023

Musaeva's son claims the need for his mother's hospitalization

As stated by Abubakar Yangulbaev, a Zarema Musaeva's son, the health condition of his mother has worsened significantly during her stay at the Chechen SIZO (pre-trial prison), and her eyesight began disappearing.

Ilya Platonov. Screenshot of the video https://t.me/no_torture/2617

14:23, 5 May 2023

Lawyer of Krasnodar branch of “Team Against Torture”* questioned by law enforcers

After a search in the Krasnodar branch of the “Team Against Torture”*, law enforcers brought lawyer Ilya Platonov for questioning. According to the lawyer, he was questioned as a witness in a criminal case instituted in North Ossetia.

Movladi Mutaev, a resident of the village of Verkhniy Naur, during his video appeal. Screenshot of the video https://www.youtube.com/watch&amp;v=tT4H74id6vw

12:16, 5 May 2023

Villager’s apology highlights fear of Chechen authorities

A resident of Chechnya was forced to apologize for criticizing the village and district authorities, as his words discredited the officials appointed by Ramzan Kadyrov, believes Ruslan Kutaev, the president of the Congress of Caucasian Nations.

Albert Chernyshov. Photo by Vyacheslav Yaschenko for the "Caucasian Knot"

17:43, 4 May 2023

Volgograd court would not consider pensioner's claim against Putin's reception office

The court has refused to consider the lawsuit lodged by Albert Chernyshov, a pensioner, against an employee of the reception office of the President of Russia in the Volgograd Region, citing the president's immunity.

A colony. Photo by Yuliya Simatova / Yugopolis

16:51, 4 May 2023

Released Wagner fighter claims compensation for custody conditions in Volgograd colony

An amnestied fighter from the Wagner PMC (Private Military Company) is seeking compensation through the court for the custody conditions at the SIZO (pre-trial prison) and the Volgograd colony, where he had served his term for a murder.

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