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More than 200 people were detained during protests in Armenia
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More than 200 people were detained during protests in Armenia
27 May 2024

Today, the police detained over 230 participants in the disobedience protest in Yerevan. They are supporters of the “Tavush for the Motherland” movement. Protesters blocked dozens of streets in the central area of the capital.

A case was opened against a resident of Dagestan for cutting off Russian flags
Human rights
A case was opened against a resident of Dagestan for cutting off Russian flags
24 May 2024

A criminal case on the rehabilitation of Nazism was opened against a 19-year-old resident of Dagestan. According to the security forces, the young man cut off the red flags placed on the central streets of the village of Karabudakhkent. The flags were considered “symbols of the glory of Russia.” The case was initiated based on materials from the Federal Security Service.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner complained of deteriorating health
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner complained of deteriorating health
24 May 2024

Crimean Tatar political prisoner Ismet Ibragimov, serving a sentence in Dimitrovgrad prison in the Ulyanovsk region, needs dental treatment. The man is also bothered by stomach pain.

Kadyrov’s son, after being appointed Minister of the Chechen Republic for Physical Education and Sports, became president of Akhmat
Human rights
Kadyrov’s son, after being appointed Minister of the Chechen Republic for Physical Education and Sports, became president of Akhmat
23 May 2024

The 18-year-old son of the head of Chechnya, who recently headed the regional Ministry of Sports, Akhmat Kadyrov, was also appointed president of the Akhmat football club. This was reported by Magomed Daudov, who previously held this position for about 13 years.

Political prisoner Oleg Orlov, held in a pre-trial detention center, cannot call his wife
Human rights
Political prisoner Oleg Orlov, held in a pre-trial detention center, cannot call his wife
23 May 2024

Political prisoner, co-chairman of the Memorial Human Rights Center Oleg Orlov cannot call his wife Tatyana Kasatkina from the Syzran pre-trial detention center. At the same time, he has official judicial permission, reports the Memorial Human Rights Protection Center.

In Moscow, a student who spoke out against Stalin's repressions was expelled and is being drafted into the army.
Human rights
In Moscow, a student who spoke out against Stalin's repressions was expelled and is being drafted into the army.
23 May 2024

A student at the Russian State Social University (RGSU) named Alan argued about Stalinist repressions during a lecture, as reported by Baza.

A criminal case was opened against a resident of Vladikavkaz for making an anti-war comment.
Human rights
A criminal case was opened against a resident of Vladikavkaz for making an anti-war comment.
23 May 2024

Law enforcement agencies of North Ossetia opened a criminal case against 33-year-old Teona K. from Vladikavkaz under the article of discrediting the Russian army. The reason was her comment in the “Emergency/Vladikavkaz” group, made back in October 2022. In it, the woman stated that she did not feel sorry for the mercenaries who went to kill for money and got into a foreign country.

The editor of a Crimean Tatar newspaper is accused of discrediting the Russian army
Human rights
The editor of a Crimean Tatar newspaper is accused of discrediting the Russian army
22 May 2024

The Kiev District Court of Simferopol received materials regarding the editor of the Crimean Tatar newspaper Qirim Bekir Mamutov and the legal entity of the publication. A report was drawn up against the man on administrative offenses related to discrediting the Russian army and abuse of freedom of information.

Niqabs may be banned in Russia
Human rights
Niqabs may be banned in Russia
21 May 2024

Chairman of the Human Rights Council Valery Fadeev called for a ban on niqabs in Russia, citing local residents’ dissatisfaction with the activities of mosques and possible “motivated” fears of security forces. The essence of these fears, he said, is that the emergence of “ethnic MMA clubs” could “lead to extremism”, and migrants from them could “be preparing for something very bad.”

A Crimean Tatar political prisoner, held in a punishment cell for the second year, complained of deteriorating health
Human rights
A Crimean Tatar political prisoner, held in a punishment cell for the second year, complained of deteriorating health
21 May 2024

Crimean Tatar Server Zekiryaev, sentenced to 13 years, has been regularly placed in a PKT (cell-type room) in correctional colony No. 1 in the city of Donskoy, Tula Region, for more than a year. Since February 2023, his conditions of detention have also been tightened, placing him in a punishment cell (punishment cell).