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The first list of "foreign agents" was published in Georgia, including the Ukrainian organization
1 October 2024

The Georgian authorities named the first organizations that fall under the definition of "foreign agent". The list included "Youth organization of Ukrainians in Georgia - Svytanok", "Professional Union of Farmers and Agricultural Workers", "Home of Youth in Kutaisi", "Christian Union", "Jewish Cultural and Educational Fund".

In Georgia, they are concerned by the authorities' reports that human rights are not being violated in the Russian Federation
Human rights
In Georgia, they are concerned by the authorities' reports that human rights are not being violated in the Russian Federation
1 October 2024

The Georgian human rights organization "Center for Social Justice" expressed concern about the statement of the migration department of the country's Ministry of Internal Affairs that human rights are not violated in the Russian Federation. In this regard, Russian citizens should not count on international protection.

A 17-year term was approved for the Crimean Tatar imam
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A 17-year term was approved for the Crimean Tatar imam
1 October 2024

The military appeals court of Vlasikh near Moscow upheld the sentence of the Crimean Tatar imam Raif Fevziev. He was sentenced to 17 years in the case of involvement in Hizb ut-Tahrir.

Azerbaijan continues to provide assistance to Ukrainian children affected by the war
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Azerbaijan continues to provide assistance to Ukrainian children affected by the war
1 October 2024

30 Ukrainian children affected by the war have arrived in Azerbaijan for rehabilitation. As part of the 10-day program, they will be provided with medical and socio-psychological rehabilitation services. Individual consultations, group therapy sessions, yoga and dance classes will also be organized.

Mayor of Izberbash in Dagestan detained on suspicion of accepting a bribe
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Mayor of Izberbash in Dagestan detained on suspicion of accepting a bribe
1 October 2024

Magomed Isakov, the mayor of Izberbash, has been detained in Dagestan. A criminal case has been opened against him under Part 6 of Article 290 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (accepting a bribe on an especially large scale).

Armenia refused to participate in military exercises as part of the pro-Russian bloc
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Armenia refused to participate in military exercises as part of the pro-Russian bloc
1 October 2024

The CSTO exercises "Indestructible Brotherhood - 2024" have started in Kazakhstan. They will involve peacekeepers from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan. CSTO member Armenia refused to cooperate.

Another assassination attempt on Azerbaijani political emigrant in France
Human rights
Another assassination attempt on Azerbaijani political emigrant in France
30 September 2024

After being wounded in France, Azerbaijani government critic Vidadi Iskenderli was placed in intensive care and is being guarded by the police. He suggested that the assassination attempt was carried out on the orders of the Azerbaijani authorities.

A resident of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic who was wounded four times in the SVO was denied compensation
Human rights
A resident of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic who was wounded four times in the SVO was denied compensation
30 September 2024

The Baksan District Court of Kabardino-Balkaria rejected Astemir Khakyashev's claim against the Ministry of Defense. He tried to obtain compensation in the amount of 12 million rubles for four wounds in the SVO, but he was told that he was not a serviceman.

Former adviser to the head of Dagestan sentenced to 10 years
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Former adviser to the head of Dagestan sentenced to 10 years
30 September 2024

The Babushkinsky District Court of Moscow found former adviser to the head of Dagestan Osman Makhachev guilty of accepting a bribe. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner refused to be transferred to a colony closer to home
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner refused to be transferred to a colony closer to home
30 September 2024

The Federal Penitentiary Service has refused for the fifth time to transfer citizen journalist Remzi Bekirov, who was sentenced to 19 years, from IK-33 in Khakassia to a colony closer to his home in Crimea.