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The Armenian authorities did not allow Russian security forces to take to the Russian Federation a man who refused to fight in Ukraine
Human rights
The Armenian authorities did not allow Russian security forces to take to the Russian Federation a man who refused to fight in Ukraine
11 April 2024

Anatoly Shchetinin, detained by Russian military police in Armenian Gyumri, is still in Armenia. The country's authorities do not allow him to be deported to the Russian Federation, where he faces criminal charges for desertion and refusal of military service.

A case was opened against a native of Kabardino-Balkaria for “justifying terrorism”
Human rights
A case was opened against a native of Kabardino-Balkaria for “justifying terrorism”
10 April 2024

A criminal case was opened against a feminist, a native of the KBR, Zalina Marshenkulova, for “justifying terrorism.” According to investigators, she posted publications in the public channel of the Telegram messenger that justified the murder of the Russian “military correspondent” Vladlen Tatarsky.

Former State Duma deputy from Dagestan, foreign agent Magomed Gadzhiev was called the mastermind behind the murder of the rector of the institute
Human rights
Former State Duma deputy from Dagestan, foreign agent Magomed Gadzhiev was called the mastermind behind the murder of the rector of the institute
10 April 2024

Previously put on the wanted list by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, former State Duma deputy from Dagestan Magomed Gadzhiev was found accused of having ordered the murder of the rector of the Makhachkala Institute of Theology and International Relations Maksud Sadikov in 2011. The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation reported this.

Pashinyan: Armenia is transforming relations with Russia
Politics
Pashinyan: Armenia is transforming relations with Russia
10 April 2024

Armenia does not want to argue with Russia, but relations with it are being transformed. Now there is a transition from relations between “historical Armenia” and Russia to relations between “real Armenia” and Russia. This is sometimes as painful as the internal transformation in Armenia itself. This statement was made in parliament in Yerevan by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
Society
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
10 April 2024

Today is the first day of Eid al-Fitr (Eid al-Fitr) celebration. This is one of the most ancient Muslim holidays, which is celebrated in honor of the end of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Over the past month, believers have refused to eat or drink during daylight hours.

The court returned to the police the report on “illegal missionary” against the Crimean Tatar imam Izet Sayfullin
Human rights
The court returned to the police the report on “illegal missionary” against the Crimean Tatar imam Izet Sayfullin
10 April 2024

In Crimea, a judge refused to fine the imam of the independent Muslim community “Eski Kyrym” Izet Saifullin under the article on “illegal missionary”. The report was returned to the police. According to the judge, the document contains no information that Saifullin was engaged in missionary activities.

Ingush doctor and activist's sentence was not increased
Human rights
Ingush doctor and activist's sentence was not increased
10 April 2024

The Supreme Court of Ingushetia reviewed the materials of the criminal case against the doctor and activist Bagaudin Gaitukiev, who was previously sentenced to five years probation. The prosecutor refused to demand a harsher sentence.

In Armenia, Russian soldiers kidnapped a man who had left the Russian Federation and refused to fight in Ukraine.
Human rights
In Armenia, Russian soldiers kidnapped a man who had left the Russian Federation and refused to fight in Ukraine.
10 April 2024

Russian military police detained Russian citizen Anatoly Shchetin in the Armenian Gyumri. He was hiding in Armenia due to his refusal to serve in military service and was put on the wanted list in the Russian Federation.

In Georgia they are again protesting against the introduction of a “pro-Russian” law on foreign agents
Politics
In Georgia they are again protesting against the introduction of a “pro-Russian” law on foreign agents
9 April 2024

A rally is taking place on the First Republic Square in Tbilisi against the law on foreign agents being discussed by the ruling party and the government. From here the march “Yes to Europe!” will begin. No to Russian law,” participants will move towards parliament.

Zarema Musayeva's health continues to deteriorate
Human rights
Zarema Musayeva's health continues to deteriorate
9 April 2024

Zarema Musaeva, who is being held in a Chechen penal colony, was diagnosed with cataracts and the dose of insulin she needed was increased. She also has constant pain in her leg and takes painkillers. This was announced by Team Against Torture lawyer Alexander Savin.