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A rally was held in France calling for the non-deportation of natives of Chechnya and Ingushetia to Russia
Human rights
A rally was held in France calling for the non-deportation of natives of Chechnya and Ingushetia to Russia
27 February 2025

A rally was held in front of the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France, calling for the non-deportation of Said-Sultan Khamzatov and Ruslan Meyriev to Russia.

No fingerprints of arrested Crimean Tatars found on extremist books confiscated during searches
Human rights
No fingerprints of arrested Crimean Tatars found on extremist books confiscated during searches
27 February 2025

According to a fingerprint examination, fingerprints of Crimean Tatar political prisoners were not found on the books confiscated from them and deemed "extremist". This information was presented by the defense in the Southern District Military Court.

In the Karachay-Cherkessia Republic, 13 people were convicted for participating in a banned Islamic organization
Human rights
In the Karachay-Cherkessia Republic, 13 people were convicted for participating in a banned Islamic organization
27 February 2025

The Karachay City Court sentenced the leaders of a cell of the extremist organization At-Takfir Wal-Hijra, banned in Russia, to 3 years and 2 months in prison. Another 12 people received sentences from 2 years to 3 years and 1 month.

The Mayor of Vladikavkaz may be fined for violating driving rules
Society
The Mayor of Vladikavkaz may be fined for violating driving rules
27 February 2025

The head of the capital of North Ossetia, Vyacheslav Mildzikhov, drove a car along the streets of Vladikavkaz. While driving, he inspected the condition of the roads and filmed a video, which later appeared on social networks.

Kadyrov's son became a member of the Arab Arbitration Court and received another medal
Politics
Kadyrov's son became a member of the Arab Arbitration Court and received another medal
27 February 2025

17-year-old Adam Kadyrov, the son of the head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov, visited Egypt as part of a delegation from the region to discuss the prospects for developing investment cooperation.

Georgian opposition accuses ruling party of inadequate response to natural disasters
Politics
Georgian opposition accuses ruling party of inadequate response to natural disasters
27 February 2025

The opposition coalition "Strong Georgia" accused the current government, which actually consists of members of the "Georgian Dream" party, of incompetence in responding to natural disasters. In particular, we are talking about heavy snowfalls, which Western Georgia has been struggling with for more than a week. Residents of the regions of Guria and Adjara found themselves in the most difficult situation. Since February 23, many villages have been left without electricity, gas and water. Food products have started to run out in stores and residential buildings.

Tbilisi introduces criminal liability for failure to comply with legislation on foreign agents
Human rights
Tbilisi introduces criminal liability for failure to comply with legislation on foreign agents
26 February 2025

Amendments have been made to the Georgian Criminal Code regarding the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence, also known as the Law on Foreign Agents. According to the amendments, failure to comply with it will result in a fine or imprisonment for up to 5 years. The exact amount of the fine has not yet been determined.

Opposition Telegram channel reports mass detention of Chechen residents
Human rights
Opposition Telegram channel reports mass detention of Chechen residents
26 February 2025

In the city of Sernovodskoye, located approximately 50 kilometers west of Grozny, police officers kidnapped about 60 people, almost half of whom were young girls. This was reported in the Telegram channel of the Chechen opposition movement NIYSO.

Residents of Dagestan said they live as if in the 18th century
Society
Residents of Dagestan said they live as if in the 18th century
26 February 2025

Residents of the village of Aknada in Dagestan recorded an appeal to the head of the region Melikov and President Putin. According to them, they live as if in the 18th century: periodically there is no gas, water or electricity.

The new Constitution of Armenia will focus on human rights
Politics
The new Constitution of Armenia will focus on human rights
26 February 2025

The future Constitution of Armenia will focus on human rights, including socio-economic ones. This was stated by the Minister of Justice Srbuhi Galyan at a meeting of the Parliamentary Partnership Committee with the European Union.