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Crimean Tatar political prisoner-journalist transferred to strict conditions of detention
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner-journalist transferred to strict conditions of detention
30 October 2024

Crimean Tatar journalist Osman Arifmemetov has been transferred to strict conditions of detention in the Minusinsk prison in Krasnoyarsk Krai. In connection with this, he is prohibited from calling his relatives. This was reported by Krymskaya Solidarnost with reference to the prisoner's mother Emdiye Arifmemetova.

Rally against extradition of Chechen native to Russia held in Austria
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Rally against extradition of Chechen native to Russia held in Austria
30 October 2024

About 30 people took part in a rally in front of the Bosnia and Herzegovina embassy in Vienna. People spoke out against the extradition of Chechen native Selima Khadisova to Russia. If this happens, she will face torture, serious violations of her rights and even death, human rights activists believe.

US and European Diplomatic Leaders Call on Georgia to Investigate Election Violations
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US and European Diplomatic Leaders Call on Georgia to Investigate Election Violations
30 October 2024

After numerous complaints, the Georgian Central Election Commission called on the prosecutor's office to launch an investigation into possible falsification of the parliamentary election results.

State Duma deputy from Chechnya will seek to lift the ban on hijabs in Vladimir schools
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State Duma deputy from Chechnya will seek to lift the ban on hijabs in Vladimir schools
30 October 2024

State Duma deputy from the Chechen Republic Adam Delimkhanov said that he will seek to lift the ban on wearing hijabs in schools in the Vladimir region. He called the decision of the regional authorities a gross violation of the Constitution, which guarantees freedom of religion, and promised that he and his colleagues will defend the rights of followers of Islam.

Outraged in the Caucasus over the ban on hijabs in Vladimir schools
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Outraged in the Caucasus over the ban on hijabs in Vladimir schools
29 October 2024

The North Caucasus Muslim Coordination Center (NCMC) criticized the decision to ban hijabs in schools in the Vladimir region. The order banning "religious clothing" in educational institutions was issued by the regional Ministry of Education. NCMC emphasizes that the order focuses specifically on Muslim clothing. For more details, watch our video.

Georgia's Central Election Commission to Recount Ballots at Several Polling Stations
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Georgia's Central Election Commission to Recount Ballots at Several Polling Stations
29 October 2024

Georgia will recount ballots at five polling stations in each district to verify the data, the country's Central Election Commission reported.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner placed in solitary confinement and deprived of medical care
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner placed in solitary confinement and deprived of medical care
29 October 2024

Crimean Tatar Rustem Gugurik was placed in solitary confinement in IK-8 in Buryatia three times in six months. According to his relatives, the man is losing his hearing, is not receiving medication for his heart, and his stomach problems have worsened.

Kadyrov promised to avenge the first drone attack on Chechnya
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Kadyrov promised to avenge the first drone attack on Chechnya
29 October 2024

Head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov instructed his commanders in the "SVO" not to take Ukrainian soldiers prisoner.

In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a participant in the SVO was given a year in prison
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In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a participant in the SVO was given a year in prison
29 October 2024

The Nalchik Garrison Military Court found contract soldier Sergei Ti guilty of evading military service. He was sentenced to one year of imprisonment in a general regime colony.

Drone Attacks Russian Special Forces University in Chechnya
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Drone Attacks Russian Special Forces University in Chechnya
29 October 2024

As a result of an unmanned aerial attack early this morning in Gudermes, Chechnya, the roof of a building on the territory of the Russian Special Forces University caught fire. According to the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, there are no victims or injured. The fire has been extinguished.