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After a complaint from human rights activists, the Crimean Tatar political prisoner will undergo a medical examination
Human rights
After a complaint from human rights activists, the Crimean Tatar political prisoner will undergo a medical examination
5 April 2024

Since 2018, from the day of his arrest, due to a long stay in a pre-trial detention center and colony of the Tambov region No. 1, Server Mustafayev developed heart problems. The human rights organization Front Line Defenders sent a complaint to the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation about the failure to provide medical care to the Crimean Tatar, after which he was prescribed a full heart examination.

The US and NATO criticized the law on foreign agents initiated in Georgia
Politics
The US and NATO criticized the law on foreign agents initiated in Georgia
5 April 2024

The adoption of a law on foreign agents or foreign influence is an action against the strengthening of democratic institutions in Georgia. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated this at a press conference.

In Moscow, the nephew of a senator from Chechnya could have been detained with weapons and released
Society
In Moscow, the nephew of a senator from Chechnya could have been detained with weapons and released
5 April 2024

On Borovskoe Highway in Moscow, the police stopped a Mercedes-Benz in which 27-year-old Isa Geremeev, the nephew of Suleiman Geremeev, a member of the Federation Council from Chechnya, was located. When inspecting the car, they found seven pistols, four machine guns and ammunition without registration documents. This was reported by Novaya Gazeta Europe.

A rally was held in Georgia against the adoption of a “pro-Russian” law on foreign agents
Politics
A rally was held in Georgia against the adoption of a “pro-Russian” law on foreign agents
5 April 2024

A protest against the bill on foreign agents took place outside the parliament building in Tbilisi. About 100 people came out with posters “No to Russian law” and “Two years of stubbornness in Europe.”

An Olympic wrestler from Dagestan was banned from competing at the 2024 Olympics
Society
An Olympic wrestler from Dagestan was banned from competing at the 2024 Olympics
4 April 2024

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) did not allow Abdulrashid Sadulaev to participate in the qualifying tournament in Baku, where tickets to the Olympic Games in Paris are being played out. Alikhan Zhabrailov will compete for an Olympic berth. This was announced by the President of the FSBR, Mikhail Mamiashvili.

Following Chechnya and Dagestan, Ingushetia also announced a holiday on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr
Society
Following Chechnya and Dagestan, Ingushetia also announced a holiday on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr
4 April 2024

In Ingushetia, the days from April 10 to 12 have been declared non-working due to the celebration of Eid al-Adha. This was announced by the head of the region, Mahmud-Ali Kalimatov.

The European Union will support Armenia, including with weapons
Politics
The European Union will support Armenia, including with weapons
4 April 2024

The EU intends to support the Armenian armed forces to strengthen its capabilities. This was stated by the head of the EU delegation to Armenia, Vasilis Maragos, during parliamentary hearings on the topic “New prospects and challenges for Armenia’s European integration.”

Oleg Orlov turned 71 today
Human rights
Oleg Orlov turned 71 today
4 April 2024

Convicted co-chairman of the Memorial Center Oleg Orlov was supposed to celebrate his 71st birthday with his loved ones. However, he will be held in a pre-trial detention center and in court, where the human rights activist was taken today to get acquainted with the case materials before the appeal.

Human rights activists: Moscow is spying on Russian emigrants in Armenia
Politics
Human rights activists: Moscow is spying on Russian emigrants in Armenia
3 April 2024

Suspicious people in Russian uniforms are on duty near the houses of emigrants from the Russian Federation living in Armenia, as well as at public events. They often ask neighbors and others about the objects they are observing. Artur Sakunts from the Helsinki Citizens' Assembly spoke about this.

The defense filed an appeal against the verdict of a KBR resident accused of preparing sabotage and criticizing SVO
Human rights
The defense filed an appeal against the verdict of a KBR resident accused of preparing sabotage and criticizing SVO
3 April 2024

The Third Court of Appeal in Sochi began to consider the defense complaint of Kabardino-Balkaria resident Salikh Osmanov. In the fall of 2023, the Supreme Court of the KBR sentenced him to 9 years in a maximum security colony. The man was found guilty of preparing sabotage, as well as a negative attitude towards the SVO and the authorities of the Russian Federation.