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Security Forces from Chechnya Sentenced to Long Terms for Committing Terrorist Act
Human rights
Security Forces from Chechnya Sentenced to Long Terms for Committing Terrorist Act
22 April 2023

The Southern District Military Court handed down a verdict in the case of three former employees of the Anti-Terrorist Center of Chechnya - Rustam Buluyev, Ruslan Namatov and Artur Ushaev. They were sentenced to terms ranging from 21 to 24 years on charges of banditry, murder and terrorism.

Ukraine and Turkey Demand Release of Political Prisoners of Crimean Tatars
Politics
Ukraine and Turkey Demand Release of Political Prisoners of Crimean Tatars
21 April 2023

Ukrainian human rights activists appealed to Turkish President Recep Erdogan to assist in the release of political prisoners from Russian colonies -  Crimean Tatars Nariman Dzhelyalov, Asan Akhtemov and Aziz Akhtemov.

Regions of CSFR become leaders in falling wages
Economy
Regions of CSFR become leaders in falling wages
21 April 2023

In 2022, wages in Ingushetia and Dagestan fell by 13% and 12% respectively compared to 2021. These regions have become leaders in the downward dynamics according to Rosstat. Kabardino-Balkaria and Chechnya (-5%) were also among the top 10 regions in terms of falling wages.

The SBU said it exchanged a collaborator priest for 28 Ukrainian prisoners
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
The SBU said it exchanged a collaborator priest for 28 Ukrainian prisoners
21 April 2023

Ukraine exchanged one of the UOC-MP priests convicted of collaboration for 28 prisoners of war. The head of the SBU announced this.

27 years ago, the first president of the Chechen Republic, Djohar Dudayev, was assassinated.
Society
27 years ago, the first president of the Chechen Republic, Djohar Dudayev, was assassinated.
21 April 2023

On 21 April 1996, the President of the Chechen Republic, Jokhar Dudayev, was assassinated by the Russian military in a land-based missile strike.

Three Crimean Tatars Arrested in a Politically Motivated Case
Human rights
Three Crimean Tatars Arrested in a Politically Motivated Case
21 April 2023

In the Southern District Military Court, the arrest of political prisoners Alimu Sufyanov and Seyran Hayredinov was extended for three months in the pre-trial detention centre. Aleksandr Sisikov with a disability of the first group of vision was extended his house arrest for the same period.

Prime Minister of Georgia noted great contribution of Muslim community
Politics
Prime Minister of Georgia noted great contribution of Muslim community
21 April 2023

In Georgia 228 mosques have been handed over to the Muslim community and 70 more are planned. Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has said.
According to him, in 2013-2015 the center of the Muslim community was established in Adjara and now the land in Tbilisi has been transferred to it. "We highly appreciate the contribution that your community, distinguished by hard work and devotion to the motherland, makes to the progress and strengthening of our country," said Garibashvili.

Azerbaijan’s opposition arrested for two months
Human rights
Azerbaijan’s opposition arrested for two months
21 April 2023

The court in Baku extended the period of arrest of public activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev for another two months - until June 28. The defense disagreed with this decision.   

Azerbaijan sent a note of protest to Russia
Politics
Azerbaijan sent a note of protest to Russia
21 April 2023

The Embassy of Azerbaijan sent a protest note to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs due to recent statements by State Duma deputy Oleg Matveichev. His remarks were deemed unacceptable and aimed at destabilizing the situation in the South Caucasus. 

Today is celebrated Uraza-Bayram, or the holiday of dispersal
Society
Today is celebrated Uraza-Bayram, or the holiday of dispersal
21 April 2023

Uraza Bayram is one of the two main days in the Muslim calendar. It is celebrated on the first day of the month following the sacred month «Ramadan». «Id mubarak» - this is how believers greet each other on the day of the end of fasting, which means congratulating with a blessed holiday.