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05:54, 11 December 2025

Karabakh MPs and activists called for the collective return of refugees to their homeland

On the anniversary of the independence referendum, members of parliament of the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic declared their intention to fight for collective return. Participants in the hearings noted that the Armenian authorities are actively distancing themselves from the issue, encouraging refugees to disperse around the world.

03:56, 11 December 2025

A native of Ingushetia spoke about her late sister's struggle to see her child

Pyatimat Yevkurova, a seriously ill resident of Ingushetia, spent seven years seeking to see her son, whom her ex-husband had forcibly taken from her. She died without ever seeing her child grow up. Her sister appealed to the head of the Investigative Committee of Russia, demanding that those responsible for violating Pyatimat's rights be punished.

23:19, 10 December 2025

The Abkhazian Prosecutor's Office found violations of the law in the actions of a Russian political strategist

Russian political strategist Ivan Revu has been charged with administrative violations of election campaigning rules and the deliberate destruction of competitors' posters, the Abkhazian Prosecutor's Office reported.

21:18, 10 December 2025

Mearakishvili considered the refusal to issue a South Ossetian passport to be pressure

South Ossetian activist Tamara Mearakishvili has been unable to obtain a new passport for over a year, preventing her from traveling even within the republic or finding employment. She believes the authorities' actions are linked to her critical comments on social media.

19:18, 10 December 2025

The Georgian Parliament has tightened penalties for organizing marches

According to amendments to the Law on Assemblies and Demonstrations adopted by the Georgian Parliament, restrictions previously imposed on holding rallies on roads now also apply to sidewalks and pedestrian streets. To hold a march, a notification must be submitted to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and violations are punishable by arrest.

18:18, 10 December 2025

A Stavropol police officer has become the head of Kizlyar

Kizlyar City Council deputies elected Ivan Lazurkov, who previously served in the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs for Stavropol, as mayor. The candidacy of Alexander Shuvalov, who led the city for 10 years, was not considered.

15:18, 10 December 2025

Moskalkova sided with Alaudinov in the conflict with bloggers

Russian Human Rights Commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova called the criticism of Akhmat commander Apti Alaudinov undeserved.

12:39, 10 December 2025

Human rights activists criticized Georgian Dream's amendments to the law on rallie

The restrictions on spontaneous protests proposed by the ruling party contradict the Georgian Constitution and make public gatherings without police approval a crime.

08:55, 10 December 2025

An Azerbaijani journalist has been charged in absentia with incitement against the state

A Baku court has begun hearing the case of France-based editor-in-chief of the Azadliq newspaper, Ganimat Zahid. The journalist denied the charge of inciting violence against the state, calling the criminal case persecution for his work.

02:58, 10 December 2025

Kadyrov awarded the soldier who shot down a drone in Chechnya

A million rubles was awarded to the soldier who shot down a drone over Chechnya on December 9, according to the republic's head, Ramzan Kadyrov.

01:59, 10 December 2025

Karabakh historians have reported vandalism in 17th-century monasteries

A video of destruction inside the Yerits Mankants Monastery has been published on Azerbaijani social media. Satellite images also show the destruction of the Holy Savior Monastery, both dating back to the 17th century. Historians have called on the international community to respond to the destruction of Armenian monuments in Karabakh.

Police blocked the road for marchers in Tbilisi on December 9, 2025. Photo: Alexander Keshelashvili / Publika

23:54, 9 December 2025

Supporters of European integration held a march in Tbilisi

Demonstrators gathered outside the Georgian parliament on the 377th day of continuous protests and marched through central Tbilisi, calling on citizens to join the protests.

22:09, 9 December 2025

The case of attacks on police officers in North Ossetia and Ingushetia has reached court

Two residents of Ingushetia have been accused of armed attacks on police officers, which resulted in the death of three security officers and the wounding of twelve.

21:22, 9 December 2025

Anti-tint raids fuel fear in Chechnya

The actions of armed special forces soldiers in tinted cars during roadside raids in Chechnya create constant tension and once again remind residents of the double standards in place in the republic, human rights activists noted.

19:33, 9 December 2025

Lawyer Namizad Safarov has been detained in Azerbaijan

Lawyer, human rights activist, and former attorney Namizad Safarov, known for his civic activism, has been detained in Azerbaijan. Pro-government media have named Safarov as a fraud suspect.

14:54, 9 December 2025

A new drone attack has been recorded in Chechnya

Security forces shot down two drones in Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov reported, and published a video of the drone's destruction over the Grozny region.

13:55, 9 December 2025

Crashed drones found in two villages in Ingushetia

Two downed drones were found in the Malgobek District; no injuries were reported. The number of airports closed today in the North Caucasus Federal District due to flight safety concerns has risen to four.

11:57, 9 December 2025

Kerimli's allies criticized the use of force against opposition supporters

A Baku court remanded in custody Mammad Ibrahim, a member of the Popular Front Party's presidium, who, along with party leader Ali Karimli, is accused of attempting to overthrow the government. Police dispersed the crowd gathered outside the courthouse, and opposition members called for an end to the repression.

08:59, 9 December 2025

Alesker Mammadli required medical attention in court

During a court hearing in Baku, the condition of arrested Toplum TV founder Alesker Mammadli worsened and he requires hospital treatment. A doctor was called to the courtroom.

08:07, 9 December 2025

Victims in Vardanyan's case testified in court about the shelling of Lachin

Azerbaijani citizens recognized as victims in a war crimes case testified in court about the shelling of Lachin by Armenian units. Lachin came under Baku's control even before defendant Ruben Vardanyan became a Karabakh official.

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