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One of the leaders of the Azerbaijani opposition was left under arrest
Human rights
One of the leaders of the Azerbaijani opposition was left under arrest
1 August 2023

The court in Baku did not satisfy the defense's petition for house arrest and left the leader of the Azerbaijan Democracy and Prosperity Party, Gubad Ibadoglu, in custody.

Zarema Musayeva expressed hope for a fair verdict in the Supreme Court
Human rights
Zarema Musayeva expressed hope for a fair verdict in the Supreme Court
1 August 2023

Zarema Musayeva, sentenced in Chechnya to five and a half years, is awaiting an appeal in the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation and hopes for the best. This was reported by Novaya Gazeta.

The US and Türkiye hope for a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Politics
The US and Türkiye hope for a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan
1 August 2023

The US has said it continues to believe that a peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia is "within reach."

Activist Convicted for Supporting Shamil Basayev Placed in ShIZO of KBR Colony
Human rights
Activist Convicted for Supporting Shamil Basayev Placed in ShIZO of KBR Colony
1 August 2023

Daria Polyudova, a Kuban activist of the Left Resistance, sentenced to nine years, was sent to a punishment cell in colony No. 4 of Kabardino-Balkaria.

100,000 Russians have emigrated to Armenia since the beginning of the war with Ukraine
Society
100,000 Russians have emigrated to Armenia since the beginning of the war with Ukraine
1 August 2023

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Armenia has received almost 100,000 Russians. This was reported by the French newspaper Le Dauphiné Libéré.

19 people detained at protest against Russian cruise ship in Batumi
Society
19 people detained at protest against Russian cruise ship in Batumi
1 August 2023

Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia the day before detained 19 people, including a citizen of Ukraine, at a protest in Batumi for petty hooliganism and disobedience to the police. This is stated in the message of the Public Defender of Georgia.

Discovery of a mass grave in the Shali region, blockade of Urus-Martan
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
Discovery of a mass grave in the Shali region, blockade of Urus-Martan
31 July 2023

According to information that HRC Memorial could not verify, in the summer of 2001, a burial was discovered between the town of Shali and the village of Serzhen-Yurt, next to the canal, 200 meters from the Russian checkpoint.

Number of political prisoners increased in Azerbaijan
Human rights
Number of political prisoners increased in Azerbaijan
31 July 2023

From April to July, the number of political prisoners in Azerbaijan increased from 182 to 204 people. This was announced by the Union "For Freedom of Political Prisoners in Azerbaijan".

A resident of Dagestan mobilized for war with Ukraine was tortured by his commanders
Human rights
A resident of Dagestan mobilized for war with Ukraine was tortured by his commanders
31 July 2023

The company commander and two subordinates chained to a pole and beat with batons a resident of Dagestan mobilized in September 2022.

In Georgia, protesters threw eggs at passengers of a Russian cruise ship
Society
In Georgia, protesters threw eggs at passengers of a Russian cruise ship
31 July 2023

The Georgian Interior Ministry has detained activists at a protest against a tourist ship from Russia carrying pro-Kremlin propagandists and artists.