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Akhmednabi Akhmednabiev. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the Caucasian Knot
23:16, 14 October 2021
ECtHR communicates a case on murder of Akhmednabiev
The European Court of Human Rights communicated the complaints filed by relatives of killed Dagestani journalists Akhmednabi Akhmednabiev and Khadjimurad Kamalov and combined the two cases into one proceeding.
FSB agents. Photo: RIA Novosti archivea, http://ru.wikipedia.org/
22:42, 14 October 2021
In Dagestan, FSB detains persons suspected of financing militants
The FSB reports that 14 people suspected of financing Syrian militants were detained in seven regions of Russia, including Dagestan.
Ramzan Kadyrov visiting Turkey. Screenshot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1frWFhmZr4
19:40, 14 October 2021
Kadyrov’s trip to Turkey raises questions about his interest in detention of six Russian citizens
An unofficial visit of Ramzan Kadyrov to Turkey may be connected with his attempt to influence the situation with the detention of natives of Chechnya in a case on espionage, political analyst Alexei Malashenko suggests. Ramzan Kadyrov travelled to Turkey in connection with criticism from opponents, Caucasian expert Ruslan Kutaev objects.
Detention. Photo: pixabay.com
19:22, 14 October 2021
“Musavat” Party activist arrested in Azerbaijan
In Azerbaijan, a court found Rovshan Guseinov, an activist of the “Musavat” Party, guilty of disobeying the police, and sentenced him to 25 days of arrest. Colleagues of Rovshan Guseinov called his arrest the persecution for his active civic position.
Alexei Dinisenko in a hospital. Screenshot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cY2mPnlxV4
14:20, 14 October 2021
Kuban villager complains about beating after detention
Law enforcers have beaten up Alexei Dinisenko, a 19-year-old resident of the village of Tbilisskaya, forcing to confess to a theft, the young man himself has stated. Doctors diagnosed Dinisenko's craniocerebral trauma and bruises, the "Committee against Torture" (CaT) stated on October 13.
Goris-Kapan highway. Photo: http://bloqtvaz.ru/2021/08/2815883/
13:46, 14 October 2021
Iranian drivers charged in Baku
The message about the release of two Iranian drivers, who were detained in September on the Goris-Kapan highway, was refuted by Iranian and Azerbaijani authorities. For the first time, Baku announced the names of the detainees and the crimes they are accused of.
A vehicle with traces of shelling. Photo: http://t.me/Azerbaijan_MOD
11:34, 14 October 2021
Nagorno-Karabakh militaries deny involvement in shelling motor convoy
Karabakh militaries did not shell the motor convoy in the Kelbadjar District, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Nagorno-Karabakh has stated.
Ramzan Kadyrov in Turkey. Screenshot: http://www.instagram.com/p/CU-FUIGoG4k
11:22, 14 October 2021
Blogger Khalitov caught Kadyrov people in cowardice during their trip to Turkey
During the visit of the head of Chechnya to Turkey, opponents of Ramzan Kadyrov did not dare to approach and openly meet him, Akhmed Dudaev, the Chechen Minister for National Policy, External Relations, Press and Information, has stated. Khasan Khalitov, a blogger, has objected stating that Kadyrov's associates deliberately avoided people's meeting him in Turkey.
Alexander Lapshin. Photo from his persona Facebook page
11:09, 14 October 2021
Rights defenders assess chances for execution of ECtHR's decision on Lapshin's case
In Baku, human rights defenders have disputed about Lapshin's chances of receiving the monetary compensation for his arrest, torture and attempted murder in prison appointed by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR).
Niyameddin Akhmedov. Photo: http://massa.az/news/ru/15526/telohranitel-ali-kerimli-zayavil-o-pytkah
08:43, 14 October 2021
Niyameddin Akhmedov ends hunger strike at SIZO
Niyameddin Akhmedov, an activist of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), has stopped his hunger strike on the 21st day thereof after persistent appeals of his parents, friends and political associates, his advocate has informed.
Mikhail Saakashvili. Photo: REUTERS/Valentin Ogirenko
08:26, 14 October 2021
Analysts state opposition's unpreparedness to see Saakashvili as their leader
Opposition parties have refused to take part in the action in support of Mikheil (Mikhail) Saakashvili, as they are not ready to see him as their leader, the Georgian analysts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" have suggested.
A vehicle with traces of shelling. Photo: http://t.me/Azerbaijan_MOD
23:30, 13 October 2021
A motor convoy shelled in Kelbadjar District, Azerbaijani MoD reports
A convoy of vehicles with building materials was shelled upon in the zone of responsibility of the Russian peacekeepers in the Kelbadjar District, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Azerbaijan reported.
Participants of a protest rally demanding to free Mikhail Saakashvili, October 10, 2021. Photo: REUTERS/Irakli Gedenidze
23:16, 13 October 2021
Georgian Prosecutor’s Office finds Saakashvili involved in cartographers’ case
Today, a court has resumed the consideration of a case against cartographers Natalia Ilyichyova and Iveri Melashvili, accused of transferring part of the lands of Georgia, including the David Gareja monastery, to Azerbaijan. According to an official from the Prosecutor’s Office, Mikhail Saakashvili, the third president of Georgia, will be questioned in the case.
Salim Khalitov holds picket. Screenshot: http://www.instagram.com/p/CU9iI80I7Uv/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_video_watch_again
19:33, 13 October 2021
Activist Khalitov demands direct election of leader in Dagestan
Today, Salim Khalitov has held a picket with the demand to return to the national election for the leader of Dagestan. The picketer questioned the legitimacy of the election of the regional leader by the current composition of the People’s Assembly.
Protesters hold candles demanding to release former Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili, Tbilisi, Georgia, October 10, 2021. Photo: REUTERS/Irakli Gedenidze
19:19, 13 October 2021
Three opposition parties refuse to join rally in support of Saakashvili
Members of the “European Georgia”, “Lelo”, and “Girchi” Parties urged their colleagues to focus on the second round of municipal elections, and not on the release of Mikhail Saakashvili. The oppositionists announced that they would not take part in the action planned by the “United National Movement” (UNM) Party.
The European Court of Human Rights. Photo: REUTERS/Vincent Kessler
15:17, 13 October 2021
ECtHR awards compensation to mother of soldier who perished in North Ossetia
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has appointed 18,700 euros of compensation to Lyudmila Selipetova, whose son, according to investigators, committed suicide while serving in the army in North Ossetia.
Entrance to the village of Novaya Maka. Photo: http://wikimapia.org/14679966/ru/Новая-Мака
14:34, 13 October 2021
Novo-Maka villagers doubt reality of the story about labour slavery in greenhouses
There are indeed many greenhouses in the village of Novo-Maka in the Suleiman-Stalsky District, but no one is taken into slavery, Takhmez Nazaraliev, a villager, has stated. Meilan Abasmirzoev, a deputy head of the administration of the Novo-Maka rural settlement, has not believed in the story of two Moscow residents; he thinks that the presence of greenhouses in the village does not mean that people are kept in slavery there.
Activists of the "United National Movement" Party hold a protest action near Rustavi Prison. Screenshot: http://www.rustavi2.ge/ka/news/212045
11:39, 13 October 2021
Saakashvili's supporters demand to transfer him from prison to hospital
In the evening on October 12, activists of the "United National Movement" (UNM) Party held a protest action near Rustavi Prison, demanding to transfer Mikheil (Mikhail) Saakashvili, a former president, to hospital for treatment after his hunger strike.
Salekh Magamadov and Ismail Isaev. Photo: http://lgbtnet.org
11:15, 13 October 2021
Advocates of Magamadov and Isaev petition on transfer of the trial from Chechnya
The preliminary hearing of the criminal case initiated against the brothers, Salekh Magamadov and Ismail Isaev was held at the Achkhoi-Martan District Court, the "SK SOS" Crisis Group has reported. The advocates lodged a motion asking to transfer the trial to a court of another region, because no objective consideration of the case is possible in Chechnya.
Policemen trying to stop protesters at an opposition rally in Yerevan, March 2021. Photo: REUTERS/Artem Mikryukov
08:34, 13 October 2021
Armenian Constitutional Court equips authorities with new tool to persecute opposition
Armenia has approved a law on a threefold increase in compensation for insult and defamation. This decision of the Constitutional Court has demonstrated its dependence on the authorities; the amendments will act against political opponents of the ruling power, the analysts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.
News
Magomed Gadzhiev (recognized as a foreign agent) in 2017. Photo: press service of the State Duma deputy. Former MP Gadzhiev* sentenced to life imprisonment in absentia

300 people were evacuated from a high-rise building in Grozny due to a fire.

The Ministry of Transport reported the resumption of some international flights through southern Russia.

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.