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A veteran of the "SVO" with a psychiatric diagnosis failed to obtain a review of his sentence in a bribery case
30 April 2026

Elman Abdullaev, a veteran of the Ukrainian conflict and a native of North Ossetia, failed to obtain a review of his sentence in a fraud case. Following a ruling by a court in Vladikavkaz, the Southern District Military Court upheld his two-year prison sentence on charges of bribery.

Azerbaijani human rights activists condemned Karimli's ongoing arrest
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Azerbaijani human rights activists condemned Karimli's ongoing arrest
29 April 2026

The Committee for the Protection of the Rights of Ali Karimli expressed strong protest on the occasion of the 61st birthday of the leader of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), which the politician is celebrating in the pretrial detention facility of the State Security Service. The human rights activists accused the authorities of exerting pressure on Karimli for years, including the revocation of his passport and periodic arrests.

NIYSO: Three young men kidnapped in Chechnya and forced to sign contracts with the Ministry of Defense
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NIYSO: Three young men kidnapped in Chechnya and forced to sign contracts with the Ministry of Defense
29 April 2026

The Chechen opposition movement NIYSO announced the arrest and subsequent deployment to Ukraine of three young men from the village of Tangi-chu in the Urus-Martan district of the Chechen Republic. Fellow villagers reportedly asked for prayers for them.

A Moscow court acquitted an activist complained against by Apti Alaudinov
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A Moscow court acquitted an activist complained against by Apti Alaudinov
28 April 2026

The Tagansky Court of Moscow acquitted Pavel Gubarev, the former "people's governor" of the Donetsk region, of "discrediting the army." The decision was based on the lack of evidence of a violation.

In Russia, a university professor insulted an Azerbaijani child based on her ethnicity
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In Russia, a university professor insulted an Azerbaijani child based on her ethnicity
25 April 2026

Yulia Volkova, a professor at Ural Federal University in Yekaterinburg, found herself at the center of a scandal over offensive remarks directed at an Azerbaijani child. After photos of her former student Rashad Agayev's family were published, she called his daughter "ugly" and made derogatory remarks about the appearance of children in Azerbaijani families.

NIYSO: Residents of Chechnya Are Being Detained Again
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NIYSO: Residents of Chechnya Are Being Detained Again
23 April 2026

According to the Chechen opposition movement NIYSO, a new wave of mass detentions and raids is underway in the republic. Reports of this are coming in from various districts of Chechnya.

A political prisoner from Simferopol complains of health problems
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A political prisoner from Simferopol complains of health problems
22 April 2026

Citizen journalist and activist Rustem Sheykhaliyev from Simferopol is experiencing serious health problems in Penal Colony No. 3 in the Amur Region, located 9,000 km from his home. According to his wife, Surie, he needs dental treatment and treatment for varicose veins. He takes medication to relieve leg pain, but also complains of hypertension and headaches.

A Chechen man stranded for months at Astana airport has been able to leave Kazakhstan
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A Chechen man stranded for months at Astana airport has been able to leave Kazakhstan
21 April 2026

Zelimkhan Murtazov, a native of Chechnya who spent nearly four months in the transit zone of Astana airport, has left Kazakhstan and flown to Armenia. This was reported by the publication "Vot Tak," citing his brother, Turpal.

In Ingushetia, a prosecution witness admitted to perjury in the case of Imam Tamaskhanov
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In Ingushetia, a prosecution witness admitted to perjury in the case of Imam Tamaskhanov
21 April 2026

The trial of Imam Muhammad Tamaskhanov, accused of failing to report a terrorist crime (Article 205.6 of the Russian Criminal Code), continues in Ingushetia.

Six Crimean Tatar political prisoners' pretrial detention extended by four months
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Six Crimean Tatar political prisoners' pretrial detention extended by four months
21 April 2026

The pretrial detention of six Crimean Tatars accused in the so-called "fifth Bakhchisarai group" case, linked to the Hizb ut-Tahrir party, has been extended until August 23. This decision was made by the Southern District Military Court.