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Crimean Tatar lawyer called a search in his house “an act of intimidation”
Human rights
Crimean Tatar lawyer called a search in his house “an act of intimidation”
24 January 2024

A search was conducted in the house of lawyer and deputy chairman of the election commission of the Kurultai of the Crimean Tatar people, Nazim Memetov. About 20 armed security forces burst into his place and seized his mobile phone and laptop. The Crimean Tatar called the actions of Russian law enforcement agencies “an act of intimidation.”

The European Union called on Azerbaijan to comply with international obligations regarding media freedom and human rights
Human rights
The European Union called on Azerbaijan to comply with international obligations regarding media freedom and human rights
24 January 2024

The human rights situation and the state of independent media in Azerbaijan remain a matter of concern for the EU. This was stated by the press secretary of the European Union Foreign Policy Service Peter Stano, commenting on the latest facts of arrests of journalists and political activists in Azerbaijan.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner spoke about torture and abuse in pre-trial detention center
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner spoke about torture and abuse in pre-trial detention center
24 January 2024

In pre-trial detention center No. 2 in Simferopol, prisoners were beaten, including on the head and with a stun gun. They were also forced to repeat the Russian anthem by heart every day. Crimean Tatar Ekrem Krosh, who suffered among others, spoke about this at a speech in the Southern District Military Court in Rostov.

Muslim prisoner sentenced for participation in non-existent organization
Human rights
Muslim prisoner sentenced for participation in non-existent organization
23 January 2024

In the political talk show “Meeting Place” on NTV, one of the “experts” - Russian historian, candidate of sciences Mikhail Smolin - said that there have never been any Kazakhs, Azerbaijanis or Uzbeks, and “Lenin came up with all this in 1918” .

Russian television announced the absence of Kazakhs, Uzbeks and Azerbaijanis as nations
Society
Russian television announced the absence of Kazakhs, Uzbeks and Azerbaijanis as nations
23 January 2024

In the political talk show “Meeting Place” on NTV, one of the “experts” said that there were never any Kazakhs, Azerbaijanis or Uzbeks, and “Lenin came up with all this in 1918.”

State Duma deputy apologized to Kadyrov for his xenophobic statements
Society
State Duma deputy apologized to Kadyrov for his xenophobic statements
23 January 2024

State Duma deputy Mikhail Matveev apologized to the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov. He posted a video message with his comment on Tuesday, January 23, on his Telegram channel.

A resident of Chechnya was fined for “discrediting” the Russian army
Human rights
A resident of Chechnya was fined for “discrediting” the Russian army
23 January 2024

The Akhmatovsky Court in Grozny sentenced local resident Magomed-Emi Saidov to a fine of 15 thousand rubles. He was found guilty under the administrative article of discrediting the RF Armed Forces.

A Crimean Tatar was kidnapped on the street for a photo of the Ukrainian flag on social networks
Human rights
A Crimean Tatar was kidnapped on the street for a photo of the Ukrainian flag on social networks
23 January 2024

In Crimea, security forces in balaclavas kidnapped Crimean Tatar Rustem Ababullaev. The detention is due to the fact that he posted a photo of the Ukrainian flag on his VKontakte page. This was reported by the Tribunal. Crimean episode."

The statements of the head of EU diplomacy were criticized in Azerbaijan
Politics
The statements of the head of EU diplomacy were criticized in Azerbaijan
23 January 2024

Azerbaijan strongly rejects the unfounded accusations against it regarding territorial claims against Armenia put forward by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Relations, Josep Joseph Borel. This was stated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan.

In the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, a Jehovah's Witness was asked to serve 5 years in prison
Human rights
In the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, a Jehovah's Witness was asked to serve 5 years in prison
23 January 2024

In the Cherkessk court, the state prosecution requested five years in a general regime colony for Jehovah's Witness with a disability, Elena Menchikova. She is accused of participating in an extremist organization.