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In Astrakhan colony, Ingush prisoner goes on hunger strike and disappears
Human rights
In Astrakhan colony, Ingush prisoner goes on hunger strike and disappears
3 September 2023

On August 21, Ingushetia native Abdul-Malik Albagachiev, serving his sentence in IK-6 in the Astrakhan region, went on a hunger strike due to the violation of prisoners' rights. After that, his lawyer was unable to contact him.
 

Chechen arrested in Kyrgyzstan for escaping illegal prison
Human rights
Chechen arrested in Kyrgyzstan for escaping illegal prison
3 September 2023

On August 21, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek chose a preventive measure for Chechen activist Mansur Movlaev, detained by employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan. He will be held in pretrial detention until October 21.
 

Human rights activists stand up for the Koran arsonist beaten by Kadyrov's son
Human rights
Human rights activists stand up for the Koran arsonist beaten by Kadyrov's son
3 September 2023

On August 18, member of the Human Rights Council under the President of Russia, journalist Eva Merkacheva appealed to the director of the Federal Penitentiary Service Arkady Gostev with a request "for security reasons, urgently transfer Nikita Zhuravel to an FSIN institution in another region." We are talking about a resident of Volgograd, suspected of burning the Koran, who was transferred to the Grozny pretrial detention center.

Fire and explosion at gas station in Dagestan kill 35
Society
Fire and explosion at gas station in Dagestan kill 35
3 September 2023

On August 14, a fire and explosion occurred near a gas station in the suburbs of Makhachkala, killing 35 people and injuring 84. 16 people in serious condition were evacuated to Moscow clinics. About 400 buildings were damaged.

Grozny court refuses to recognize Salman Tepsurkaev's widow as a victim for the fourth time
Human rights
Grozny court refuses to recognize Salman Tepsurkaev's widow as a victim for the fourth time
3 September 2023

On August 1, the Visaitovsky District Court of Grozny terminated proceedings on the complaint of Salman Tepsurkaev's widow, whom the investigator refuses to recognize as a victim in the case of his abduction. The woman's interests are represented by lawyers from the "Team Against Torture".

Ramzan Kadyrov's Nephew Heads Russian Danone
Politics
Ramzan Kadyrov's Nephew Heads Russian Danone
3 September 2023

On July 18, former Chechen Minister of Agriculture and Ramzan Kadyrov's nephew Yakub Zakriev headed JSC Danone Russia, a subsidiary of the French Danone, nationalized by Vladimir Putin's decree in response to European sanctions. Kadyrov continues to strengthen the family's financial and political position thanks to Putin's special favor.

Politics
"Foot soldier" Kadyrov appointed Russia's representative to the OIC
3 September 2023

On July 17, Vladimir Putin signed a decree appointing Turko Daudov, Ramzan Kadyrov's adviser on interaction with Arab and Muslim countries, as the permanent representative of the Russian Federation to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Previously, this post was held by the former head of Dagestan, Ramazan Abdulatipov.

Athlete Yelena Isinbayeva Returns to IOC and Loses Reputation in Russia
Politics
Athlete Yelena Isinbayeva Returns to IOC and Loses Reputation in Russia
3 September 2023

On July 17, Russian athlete Yelena Isinbayeva, holder of several world records in pole vaulting, who moved to Tenerife, announced on social media that she was a "citizen of the world" and was resuming her work in the International Olympic Committee. The statement by the athlete, who was a trusted person of the president, caused a negative reaction from everyone - both former comrades and the opposition.

The head of Adygea was sanctioned by the UK for deporting Ukrainian children
Human rights
The head of Adygea was sanctioned by the UK for deporting Ukrainian children
3 September 2023

On July 17, the UK added the head of Adygea, Murat Kumpilov, to its sanctions list. The main reason is his participation in the Russian government's program "for the forced deportation and re-education of Ukrainian children."

Pro-Ukrainian slogan turned into a fine for a resident of Stavropol
Human rights
Pro-Ukrainian slogan turned into a fine for a resident of Stavropol
3 September 2023

Nikolai Zhdanov, a resident of the village of Alexandrovskoye, Stavropol Territory, was fined for "discrediting the army" due to a conflict in a local hospital. This is reported by "Kavkaz. Realities".