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Ramzan Kadyrov, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Screeshot: Dagestanskiye Izvestia, http://www.instagram.com/p/COygUcOI7kj and REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov. Collage made by the Caucasian Knot

17:49, 13 May 2021

Kadyrov offers Nurmagomedov a duel with “Akhmat” fighter

The leader of Chechnya announces his willingness to pay Khabib Nurmagomedov any remuneration for the victory over a fighter from the “Akhmat” club. Ramzan Kadyrov reproaches the Dagestani fighter for performing under the auspices of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and not under the flag of Russia or Dagestan.

Former Nairit employee wearing a T-shirt with a message reading: 'Pay off wage arrears to Nairit workers'. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the Caucasian Knot

17:38, 13 May 2021

“Nairit” plant workers threaten Armenian authorities with a non-stop protest action

Today, at a protest action in Yerevan, activists have claimed that the Armenian government is to solve the problem of wage arrears to workers of the “Nairit” plant. The protestors threaten to continue their action non-stop.

The European Court of Human Rights. Photo courtesy of the press service of the ECtHR

13:11, 13 May 2021

ECtHR accepts Meliya's complaint for consideration

Nika Meliya, the head of the Georgian oppositional party "United National Movement" (UNM) has complained to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) about the violation of his rights during his detention in February, the Court has promptly accepted the complaint for consideration.

Eid prayer. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the Caucasian Knot

12:52, 13 May 2021

Grozny townspeople note nuances of Eid al-Fitr celebration

In Chechnya, celebrations of Eid al-Fitr (Uraza-Bairam) began on May 13, while Grozny residents began preparing for the holiday in advance. On May 11, women-civil servants were given a day off so that they could set festive tables.

Armenian servicemen during military training, May 11, 2021. Photo courtesy of the press service of the Ministry of Defence of Armenia

11:10, 13 May 2021

Incident in Syunik Region shows vulnerability of Armenian borders

Azerbaijan takes advantage of the Armenian party's passivity and is making attempts to gain a foothold in more advantageous positions, the analysts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.

Action in Beslan in memory of those killed in Kazan, May 12, 2021. Photo by Emma Marzoeva for the Caucasian Knot

10:55, 13 May 2021

Residents of Beslan respond to tragedy in Kazan

In the evening on May 12, in memory of those killed in Kazan, in School No. 1 of Beslan, where a terrorist act was committed in September 2004, people lit candles, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.

03:55, 13 May 2021

ECtHR to consider mutual claims of Armenia and Azerbaijan on human rights violations during the war

The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) will consider two complaints filed by Armenia and Azerbaijan on human rights violations during the Karabakh War.

French police. Photo: REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

03:47, 13 May 2021

Relatives report deportation of Chechen native from France

Mansur Ismailov, a native of Chechnya, was detained in France and deported to Russia; and now they plan to hand him over to Chechen law enforcers, his wife said. She fears that her husband, who had undergone surgery and has chronic diseases, will receive no apt medical care in Russia, the Human Rights Centre "Memorial" has informed.

Believers during a prayer. Photo by Musa Sadulaev, YUGA.ru

03:41, 13 May 2021

KBR cancels mass events on Eid al-Fitr

On May 13, festive namazes (prayers) will be held in mosques of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR), after which believers will celebrate the Uraza-Bairam (Eid-al-Fitr) in their family circles, the KBR's Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) has informed.

A collective prayer (iftar). Photo by the press service of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims for Saratov Oblast http://dumso.ru/news/kollektivnyj-iftar-obedinyaet-veruyushhix.html

03:30, 13 May 2021

Muslims of Southern Russia prepare to welcome Eid al-Fitr

In Southern Russia, Muslims will start celebrating the Eid al-Fitr (Uraza-Bairam) holiday on one and the same day – May 13. The number of believers who are welcoming the Eid al-Fitr in Russia goes up with the growth of the number of Muslims in the country.

An Armenian soldier. Photo by the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Defence https://www.mil.am/ru/news/9372

22:51, 12 May 2021

Armenian military forces on alert amid border conflict

The Fifth Army Corps has been put on alert, the Armenian Ministry of Defence (MoD) reports. The Armenian Foreign Minister accused the Azerbaijani military forces of a provocation on the border with the Syunik Region and notified the Russian authorities about the incident.

The Black Lake in the Syunik Region of Armenia. Photo: Albero https://ru.wikipedia.org/

22:50, 12 May 2021

Goris authorities claim violation of Armenian border by Azerbaijani soldiers

Today, Azerbaijani soldiers have attempted to advance in the Black Lake area in the Syunik Region of Armenia, the authorities of the city of Goris report. Negotiations with the Azerbaijani side are underway, the Armenian Ministry of Defence (MoD) reports.

22:04, 12 May 2021

Armenian officer accused of high treason

A top-ranking Armenian officer was collecting information about the armies of Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia and passing it on to Azerbaijan through the Embassy in Georgia. The officer is under arrest now.

Ramzan Kadyrov (on the left) and Dmitry Peskov. Collage by the "Caucasian Knot". Photos: REUTERS/Said Tsarnayev, Sputnik/Alexei Nikolsky/Kremlin via REUTERS

21:57, 12 May 2021

Russian authorities distance themselves from Kadyrov’s accusations against Israel

The statements voiced by Ramzan Kadyrov about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict are not the Russia’s official position, states Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary for the President of Russia. Salakh Mezhiev, Mufti of Chechnya, accused the Israeli authorities of terror against Palestinians.

17:54, 12 May 2021

Russian sappers demine highway in Nagorno-Karabakh

The Martakert-Madagiz village highway and the outskirts of the village have been cleared of explosive items; 15 shells and mines were found and destroyed, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed.

A police station in Nagorno-Karabakh. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"

17:41, 12 May 2021

Nine Azeri residents detained for visiting Karabakh

Residents of the Agdam District tried to enter non-demined territories' policemen have detained them, the Azerbaijan Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has informed.

Pashinyan's opponent at the Armenian parliament in Yerevan. Screenshot of the video by YerevanToday

11:37, 12 May 2021

Police suspect Pashinyan’s opponent of drug possession

The police found a yellow-green substance during a search of pockets of Sevada Gukasyan, a resident of the Tavush Region, who was detained while trying to lead a donkey to the building of the Armenian parliament.

Ruslan Totrov. Photo: http://alaniatv.ru/vo-vladikavkaze-izbili-zhurnalista-ruslana-totrova/

11:32, 12 May 2021

Case on beating of a journalist in North Ossetia transferred to court

Investigators have sent to court a case on an attack on journalist Ruslan Totrov in North Ossetia, who was beaten for posting critical articles.

Workers at Georgian Manganese. Photo: REUTERS/David Mdzinarisvili

01:35, 12 May 2021

Georgian protesters stitch up their mouths

The production facilities of the "Georgian Manganese" Company cause huge damage to the houses of residents of the Georgian village of Shukruti, it has become life-threatening to live in them, the protesters have noted. In their turn, the company officials treat the action as engaged one and reminded that villagers are being paid compensations.

A woman at a destroyed building in Syria. Photo: REUTERS/Sertac Kayar

01:23, 12 May 2021

"Meduza" tells about fate of Chechen women in IS* territory

Mothers of Chechen girls who left for Syria in the mid-2010s are still hoping to bring their daughters home. Finding themselves in the territory controlled by militants of the "Islamic State"*, some of these girls went missing, while others were sentenced to long prison terms, up to life-long ones.

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