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The prisoner sued the colony for 3 thousand rubles for violating conditions of detention
Human rights
The prisoner sued the colony for 3 thousand rubles for violating conditions of detention
23 March 2023

On March 23, the Fifth Court of Cassation in Pyatigorsk approved the decision on the administrative claim of a native of Chechnya, Mansur Razhaev, against colony No. 6 in the Khabarovsk Territory, where he is serving a life sentence. The prisoner sued the colony administration for 3 thousand rubles for violating the conditions of detention.

Pashinyan announces peace treaty with Azerbaijan
Politics
Pashinyan announces peace treaty with Azerbaijan
23 March 2023

The peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be based on joint official statements adopted at the highest level. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan wrote about this in the social network.

Azerbaijani Opposition Starves in Detention Center 45th Day
Human rights
Azerbaijani Opposition Starves in Detention Center 45th Day
23 March 2023

Azerbaijan People’s Front party activist Zamin Salayev continues his hunger strike in Baku remand centre for 45 days. He lost 30 kilos and often loses consciousness. 

According to counsel, Salaev is still not under medical supervision and has not been transferred to a medical unit. As for the two visits of the Ombudsman to SIZO, they were unsuccessful.

Recall that Zamin Salaev demands the release and termination of the fabricated criminal case against him. He was arrested on 8 February on charges of hooliganism and use of force. Salaev stated that the accusation against him was false: he did not attack anyone, but defended against an unknown passer-by with a knife.

Donetsk and Odessa regions were hit by missile attacks: there were three dead
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
Donetsk and Odessa regions were hit by missile attacks: there were three dead
23 March 2023

Russia launched missile attacks on the Donetsk and Odessa regions, killing 3 people. Shahed drones attacked Krivoy Rog.

Criminal case against detained students from Ingushetia
Human rights
Criminal case against detained students from Ingushetia
23 March 2023

After detaining Malik Gandaloev, a student from Ingushetia, and his friend from Dagestan, Arsen Gammadov, the security forces discovered a cache containing personal belongings and an improvised explosive device with destructive elements. 

Business of Dagestan and Chechnya has the highest load on electricity bills
Economy
Business of Dagestan and Chechnya has the highest load on electricity bills
23 March 2023

Chechnya and Dagestan topped the list of regions of the Russian Federation with the largest share of cross-subsidized electricity.  

In the North Caucasus business is losing
Economy
In the North Caucasus business is losing
23 March 2023

In Russia, following the results of 2022, the average and large enterprises of six regions lost money. Almost all of them belong to the SFD.

Relatives of an opposition native of Armenia banned from entering Russia
Human rights
Relatives of an opposition native of Armenia banned from entering Russia
23 March 2023

Earlier forced to leave Russia opposition activist and opponent of the war with Ukraine Arshak Makichyan said that the Russian authorities banned the entry of his brother and father. Both - for 50 years, which is in fact a life sentence. In this case, they did not engage in any opposition activities.

Georgian Doctors Want to Refuse Treatment of Mikhail Saakashvili
Politics
Georgian Doctors Want to Refuse Treatment of Mikhail Saakashvili
23 March 2023

Mikhail Saakashvili’s weight decreased from 118 to 62 kilograms at 195 cm. The doctors warned that with the downward trend the situation would become irreversible. Mother of the former President of Georgia Ghiuli Alasania noted that her son’s body often rejects food.

Three wanted students detained in Ingushetia
Human rights
Three wanted students detained in Ingushetia
22 March 2023

Law enforcement agencies of Ingushetia detained three students of the Astrakhan Medcademia. They were reported missing and suspected of planning a terrorist attack.