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The case against alleged members of the Basayev and Khattab detachments has been brought to court
Human rights
The case against alleged members of the Basayev and Khattab detachments has been brought to court
18 September 2023

The investigation of the criminal case against natives of the Stavropol Territory Kairbek Bakiev, Ilkhan Kanmurzaev and Eldar Mashaev has been completed. They are accused under Part 2 of Art. 209 (participation in a gang), Art. 279 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (armed rebellion) and Art. 317 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (attack on the life of military personnel).

In Georgia they announced preparations for a violent coup d'etat
Politics
In Georgia they announced preparations for a violent coup d'etat
18 September 2023

The State Security Service of Georgia reported that civil unrest is being planned in the country with the financial support of foreign countries.

A pregnant woman soldier from the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic was left with a six-year sentence for leaving a military unit
Human rights
A pregnant woman soldier from the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic was left with a six-year sentence for leaving a military unit
18 September 2023

The Southern District Military Court upheld the decision of the lower court and upheld the sentence of Corporal Madina Kabaleva from Kabardino-Balkaria.

Chechnya, Dagestan and KBR are named leaders in commitment to a healthy lifestyle
Society
Chechnya, Dagestan and KBR are named leaders in commitment to a healthy lifestyle
18 September 2023

The regions of the North Caucasian Federal District are again recognized as leaders in the population’s commitment to a healthy lifestyle, according to a study by RIA Novosti.

Shootout in Gudermes, road closures throughout the Chechen Republic, rally in Grozny, mortar shelling of Novye Atagi
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
Shootout in Gudermes, road closures throughout the Chechen Republic, rally in Grozny, mortar shelling of Novye Atagi
17 September 2023

At about 6 o'clock, members of the WF of the ChRI (up to 400 people) entered the city of Gudermes. The main group apparently came from the Druzhba state farm. However, according to local residents, some arrived by car along the Rostov-Baku highway.

Pashinyan rejected signing a peace treaty with Azerbaijan in the near future
Politics
Pashinyan rejected signing a peace treaty with Azerbaijan in the near future
17 September 2023

Azerbaijan and Armenia will not sign a peace agreement at the October meeting in Granada, Spain. This was stated by Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan.

“Cleansing” of Kurchaloy: 15 arrests with different outcomes – from torture and ransom to disappearance without a trace
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
“Cleansing” of Kurchaloy: 15 arrests with different outcomes – from torture and ransom to disappearance without a trace
16 September 2023

From September 16 to 22, a “cleansing” operation was carried out in the village of Kurchaloy. On the very first day, the Russian military discovered a large number of hidden weapons. Among those found was an Igla MANPADS.

In Tyumen, nationalists shouted anti-migrant slogans
Society
In Tyumen, nationalists shouted anti-migrant slogans
16 September 2023

In the center of Tyumen, next to the building of the Union of Armenians of the Tyumen Region, a group of guys shouted xenophobic slogans against migrants: “Russia is for Russians, Tyumen is not for Khachi.”

The court refused to transfer the criminal case against the lawyer to Chechnya
Human rights
The court refused to transfer the criminal case against the lawyer to Chechnya
16 September 2023

The Supreme Court refused to transfer the criminal case against the lawyer, a native of Chechnya Timur Idalov, to Chechnya at the request of the defense. Since April, the man has been under arrest on charges of threatening to use violence against a Moscow law enforcement officer.

A refugee who criticized the Chechen authorities requested asylum in Kyrgyzstan
Human rights
A refugee who criticized the Chechen authorities requested asylum in Kyrgyzstan
15 September 2023

27-year-old native of Chechnya Mansur Movlaev appealed to the authorities of Kyrgyzstan with a request to grant him refugee status. He is currently in the country's temporary detention center.