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A resident of Ingushetia, groundlessly accused of collaborating with ISIS, was again sent to a pre-trial detention center
Human rights
A resident of Ingushetia, groundlessly accused of collaborating with ISIS, was again sent to a pre-trial detention center
2 February 2024

The Malgobek City Court of Ingushetia sent Leila Gatagazheva, who had previously been placed under house arrest, to a pre-trial detention center. She will be in custody until February 23.

In Dagestan, the sentence of a political prisoner who condemned the crimes of the Russian Federation in Ukraine was overturned
Human rights
In Dagestan, the sentence of a political prisoner who condemned the crimes of the Russian Federation in Ukraine was overturned
2 February 2024

The Supreme Court of Dagestan overturned the sentence of Shakhban Abakargadzhiev in a criminal case for disseminating “fakes” about the Russian army and sent it for a new trial to the court of first instance.

Armenia abandoned its priority military partnership with Russia
Politics
Armenia abandoned its priority military partnership with Russia
2 February 2024

Armenia can no longer, as before, be a military partner of Russia. This was stated by Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan.

A journalist specializing in the problems of ethnic minorities in the Russian Federation had her arrest extended
Human rights
A journalist specializing in the problems of ethnic minorities in the Russian Federation had her arrest extended
1 February 2024

A court in Kazan extended the arrest period for journalist and editor of the Tatar-Bashkir service of Radio Liberty Alsu Kurmasheva for another two months - until April 5. She is accused of failing to provide documents to the Ministry of Justice for inclusion in the register of “foreign agents.”

The President of Azerbaijan announced the establishment of actual peace with Armenia
Politics
The President of Azerbaijan announced the establishment of actual peace with Armenia
1 February 2024

For several months, a peaceful situation has reigned on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This was stated by the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

Armenia became a member of the International Criminal Court, which previously confirmed Putin's arrest
Politics
Armenia became a member of the International Criminal Court, which previously confirmed Putin's arrest
1 February 2024

On February 1, Armenia officially joined the International Criminal Court (ICC). Last year, the country's President Vahagn Khachaturian signed a law ratifying the Rome Statute of the ICC. He accepted a statement that Armenia recognizes the powers of the court.

Ratification, which was previously signed by more than 100 states of the world, involves the arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the event of his visit to Armenia. Earlier, Kremlin spokesman Peskov called this an “unfriendly step” on the part of Yerevan.

Former Prime Minister of Georgia headed the ruling party after resignation
Politics
Former Prime Minister of Georgia headed the ruling party after resignation
1 February 2024

Former Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili officially became chairman of the ruling Georgian Dream party. He resigned from his previous post on January 29.

Opposition trade union activist-political prisoner convicted in Azerbaijan
Human rights
Opposition trade union activist-political prisoner convicted in Azerbaijan
1 February 2024

The Baku Serious Crimes Court sentenced Elvin Mustafayev, a member of the alternative Confederation of Trade Unions “Work Table”, to three years in prison. He was accused of drug trafficking. He denied the accusations and linked them to his trade union and social activities.

In Crimea, the arrest of six Crimean Tatar political prisoners was upheld
Human rights
In Crimea, the arrest of six Crimean Tatar political prisoners was upheld
1 February 2024

The Supreme Court of Crimea considered the appeals and left the Crimean Solidarity activists from Bakhchisarai in pretrial detention. Seydamet Mustafayev, Eldar Yakubov, Abdulmedzhit Seitumerov, Ruslan Asanov, Ametkhan Umerov and Remzi Nimetulaev will be under arrest at least until April 22.

In the North Caucasus Federal District, wages offered by employers increased by 25%
Economy
In the North Caucasus Federal District, wages offered by employers increased by 25%
1 February 2024

Over the year, proposed salaries in the North Caucasus Federal District increased by 25% - to an average of 41.3 thousand rubles. These are the data from the recruitment agency HeadHunter.