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Three FLS regions identified as outsiders in implementing garbage reform
Society
Three FLS regions identified as outsiders in implementing garbage reform
14 June 2023

Ingushetia, HRC and CBD were among the regions that are at risk of not fulfilling the indicators of the federal project «Integrated system of solid waste management» by 2024. This was reported by the head of the Russian Environmental Operator (REO) Denis Butsayev.

Kadyrov’s closest ally was wounded in Ukraine
Politics
Kadyrov’s closest ally was wounded in Ukraine
14 June 2023

State Duma deputy from Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov’s closest ally, Adam Delikhanov, was wounded in the CRS zone. This is reported by the TV channel «Zvezda» with reference to the press service of the Duma.

The lawyer demanded that the FSIN officers involved in the death of the Crimean Tatar Cemil Gafarov be brought to justice.
Human rights
The lawyer demanded that the FSIN officers involved in the death of the Crimean Tatar Cemil Gafarov be brought to justice.
14 June 2023

The Investigation Committee of the Rostov Region sent the application of lawyer Rifat Jachin for consideration in Novocherkassk. He called for the prosecution of FSIN officers involved in the death of 61-year-old Crimean Tatar Cemil Gafarov. This was reported by the defender of the deceased in Novocherkassk remand centre political prisoner.

Four years since the detention of Abdulmumin Hajiyev
Human rights
Four years since the detention of Abdulmumin Hajiyev
14 June 2023

On June 14, Abdulmumin Hajiyev, a journalist of the Dagestan «Draft» newspaper, was detained and placed in the pre-trial detention centre. Lawyer Abubakar Rizvanov and programmer Kemal Tambiyev are under arrest together with him. They are accused of financing terrorism. 

В Азербайджане репортеры призвали освободить осужденного журналиста
Human rights
В Азербайджане репортеры призвали освободить осужденного журналиста
14 June 2023

The Committee of Independent Reporters (China) made a statement on the case of Azerbaijani journalist Polad Aslanov in connection with the performance of four years since his arrest. «For four years now, journalist Polad Aslanov has been serving a heavy prison sentence for politically motivated cases», the statement reads.

Georgian Authorities Assess Chances of Accession to EU
Politics
Georgian Authorities Assess Chances of Accession to EU
14 June 2023

The likelihood of Georgia being granted EU candidate status is estimated at 50/50. This was stated by Irakli Kobakhidze, Chairman of the ruling party «Georgian Dream».

A criminal case was opened against one of the Yangulbaev brothers
Human rights
A criminal case was opened against one of the Yangulbaev brothers
13 June 2023

The Investigative Committee of the Investigative Committee for Chechnya opened a criminal case under the article on participation in an extremist organization against Baysangur Yangulbaev. This was reported by the telegram channel 1ADAT, which was recognized as "extremist" by the authorities of Chechnya.

Zarifa Sautiyeva urgently needs medical assistance
Human rights
Zarifa Sautiyeva urgently needs medical assistance
13 June 2023

Zarifa Sautiyeva, a defendant in the Ingush Case, has deteriorated in her health. Despite problems with the immune system, spine and psyche, she cannot get an examination and treatment. This was reported by the Center for the Protection of Human Rights "Memorial".

Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
"Memorial": mobilization in the North Caucasus was met "without enthusiasm"
13 June 2023

The Memorial Human Rights Center has published a bulletin titled "North Caucasus: View of Human Rights Defenders". It is mainly devoted to the participation of formations and people from the North Caucasian republics in Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Unauthorized searches and detentions, explosions and shelling of cars
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
Unauthorized searches and detentions, explosions and shelling of cars
13 June 2023

On June 13, 2002, at 4 am in Urus-Martan, from house 51 on Partizanskaya street, employees of the Russian law enforcement agencies took away Artur Adamovich Bersunkaev, born in 1979, who was staying with relatives. He lived in the same city, but at a different address: pos. state farm "Highlander", d.6, apt. 6.