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North Ossetian authorities say Kodzayeva case is under governor’s personal oversight following Sobchak appeal
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North Ossetian authorities say Kodzayeva case is under governor’s personal oversight following Sobchak appeal
3 August 2026

Authorities in Russia’s North Ossetia republic have said they are taking measures to protect Karina Kodzayeva, who became the target of an online harassment campaign after posts published by platforms affiliated with the Caucasian Community movement. In a response to journalist Ksenia Sobchak’s appeal, the office of the regional human rights commissioner said the case is under the personal supervision of regional head Sergei Menyaylo and that law enforcement agencies may seek to block channels used to distribute unlawful content and identify those responsible for administering them.

The search for Bekkhan Aushev has been ongoing for 13 days. Volunteers from Chechnya have joined the effort
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The search for Bekkhan Aushev has been ongoing for 13 days. Volunteers from Chechnya have joined the effort
3 August 2026

The search for 27-year-old Bekkhan (Abu) Aushev, who is missing after allegedly falling into the Assa River in the Dzheyrakh District on July 21, has been ongoing in Ingushetia for 13 days. The young man has not yet been found.

A new mine explosion has highlighted the continuing danger in the liberated territories of Azerbaijan
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A new mine explosion has highlighted the continuing danger in the liberated territories of Azerbaijan
2 August 2026

In the Khojavend region of Azerbaijan, Ahad Ahadov Sarvan oglu, born in 1985, an employee of a private company, was struck by an anti-personnel mine during humanitarian demining operations. He sustained shrapnel wounds to various parts of his body, including his left thigh. He was hospitalized at the Fizuli-Khojavend Central District Hospital and then transferred to a private clinic in Baku. According to doctors, his condition is satisfactory and there is no threat to his life.

A Russian woman injured in the Telavi hotel conflict has left Georgia
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A Russian woman injured in the Telavi hotel conflict has left Georgia
2 August 2026

A Russian citizen injured in a hotel conflict in Telavi, Georgia, has left Georgia. Investigators have not restricted her right to leave the country, lawyer Lali Aptsiauri told TASS.

North Ossetian Police Launch Inquiry Into Threats Against Women Linked to Telegram Channel
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North Ossetian Police Launch Inquiry Into Threats Against Women Linked to Telegram Channel
1 August 2026

Police in Russia's North Ossetia have launched an inquiry following a campaign of online harassment targeting women through the Telegram channel Kavkazskaya Obshchina ("Caucasian Community"). The channel's administrators published women's personal information, insulted them and issued threats of violence over behaviour they claimed violated Caucasian traditions. 

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Second Initiative to "Protect National Values" Launched in Georgia in a Week
31 July 2026

Another public initiative aimed at protecting "national values" has emerged in Georgia. This time, the launch of a platform was announced by actor Giorgi Shanidze, director Giorgi Sikharulidze, and Kote Mzhavia, the director of the Batumi Drama Theater. They propose drafting a law intended—in their view—to protect the church, sacred sites, historical figures, and other "fundamental values" of the country.

Illegal dumping problem grows in Ingushetia, local media report
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Illegal dumping problem grows in Ingushetia, local media report
31 July 2026

While crews attempt to extinguish smoldering hotspots at the closed landfill in Malgobek, a new illegal dump is already forming nearby. Bers Bankhaev, head of Ingushetia’s Regional Management Center, highlighted this issue.

Chechnya Promotes Mountainous Areas: Photo Contest of Local Mountains Announced in Vedeno
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Chechnya Promotes Mountainous Areas: Photo Contest of Local Mountains Announced in Vedeno
31 July 2026

The administration of the Vedensky District in Chechnya has announced a contest for photographs and short videos featuring local mountain scenery. A prize of 100,000 rubles is offered for the best entry, while the runners-up in second and third place will receive 70,000 and 50,000 rubles, respectively.

Circassian Youth from Syria and Turkey Hold First Joint Meeting in Damascus Since Change of Power
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Circassian Youth from Syria and Turkey Hold First Joint Meeting in Damascus Since Change of Power
30 July 2026

Circassian youth from Syria and Turkey have held their first international gathering in Damascus since the change of power in the country, bringing together young members of the diaspora to strengthen cultural ties, foster dialogue, and discuss future cooperation.

Ingushetia’s Prosecutor’s Office Holds Regional Authorities Responsible for Sunzha River Pollution
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Ingushetia’s Prosecutor’s Office Holds Regional Authorities Responsible for Sunzha River Pollution
30 July 2026

It is the authorities of Ingushetia—not local residents—who bear responsibility for the ongoing sewage pollution of the Sunzha River. This conclusion was reached by the Prosecutor’s Office, which, for the first time, detailed the history of the long-standing dispute.