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The ECHR ruled to pay compensation to three natives of Chechnya
Human rights
The ECHR ruled to pay compensation to three natives of Chechnya
16 February 2024

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ordered the Russian authorities to pay one thousand euros each to Zelimkhan Dudayev, Said Asadullaev and Umar Baysiev. Natives of Chechnya were subjected to inhumane treatment during their transfer to places of detention.

In Dagestan, a man was sentenced for calling not to pay taxes and utility bills
Human rights
In Dagestan, a man was sentenced for calling not to pay taxes and utility bills
16 February 2024

The Supreme Court of Dagestan approved the sentence to local resident Makhmud Ibadulaev - two years and two months in prison. He was found guilty of participating in the activities of an extremist organization called “Citizens of the USSR” (Part 2 of Article 282.2 of the Criminal Code).

A memorial plaque to Dzhokhar Dudayev was unveiled in Ukrainian Poltava
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A memorial plaque to Dzhokhar Dudayev was unveiled in Ukrainian Poltava
16 February 2024

In Poltava, a memorial plaque was unveiled in honor of the first president of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, Dzhokhar Dudayev. It was installed on the house where Dudayev lived from 1985 to 1987.

Former State Duma deputy from Dagestan Magomed Gadzhiev was put on the wanted list as a “foreign agent”
Human rights
Former State Duma deputy from Dagestan Magomed Gadzhiev was put on the wanted list as a “foreign agent”
15 February 2024

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation has put Magomed Gadzhiev, a former State Duma deputy from Dagestan, on the wanted list. Information about this appeared in the database of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. It says that he is wanted under a criminal article, but its name is not specified.

The KBR serviceman was sentenced to five years in prison
Human rights
The KBR serviceman was sentenced to five years in prison
15 February 2024

The Nalchik garrison court sentenced contract soldier Magomed Albogachiev to five years in a general regime colony. He was found guilty under the article on abandoning a military unit.

The lawyer of a native of Dagestan who died in a colony reported on his complaints of torture
Human rights
The lawyer of a native of Dagestan who died in a colony reported on his complaints of torture
15 February 2024

Murad Shuaibov, who was found dead in Karelian correctional colony No. 7 in Segezha, was subjected to torture, said lawyer Asad Jafirov. This happened in IK-9 of Petrozavodsk.

Former Prime Minister of Georgia criticized the opposition
Politics
Former Prime Minister of Georgia criticized the opposition
15 February 2024

Former Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili held his first briefing as head of the ruling Georgian Dream party.

Crimean Tatar lawyer was fined for a post about the rules for granting a deferment from conscription
Human rights
Crimean Tatar lawyer was fined for a post about the rules for granting a deferment from conscription
15 February 2024

In Simferopol, security forces detained and later released lawyer Emil Kurbedinov. He was issued a report under the article on abuse of freedom of mass information (Part 9 of Article 13.15 of the Administrative Code). The reason for the detention and fine was Kurbedinov’s post on the rules for granting a deferment from conscription.

Three men who opened fire on police were shot dead in Chechnya
Society
Three men who opened fire on police were shot dead in Chechnya
15 February 2024

On the outskirts of the village of Stary-Achkhoy, Achkhoy-Martan district of Chechnya, an attack occurred on police officers. Three attackers were killed, a 32-year-old police sergeant was wounded. Telegram channels report this.

Azerbaijani oppositionist spoke about pressure and deteriorating conditions in the colony
Human rights
Azerbaijani oppositionist spoke about pressure and deteriorating conditions in the colony
15 February 2024

Azerbaijan Popular Front Party activist Alezamin Salayev, sentenced to four years in prison, complained about the deteriorating conditions in the correctional facility and threatened a dry hunger strike. After deteriorating health and heart problems, he was placed in a barracks with a large number of convicts.