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Convicted Azerbaijani journalist loses 15 kg during hunger strike
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Convicted Azerbaijani journalist loses 15 kg during hunger strike
5 August 2025

The condition of the arrested director of Abzas Media Ulvi Hasanli, who has been on hunger strike since July 20, is causing serious concern. His wife, Rubaba Guliyeva, reported a significant weight loss (15 kg) and deterioration in the journalist's health.

Zarema Musayeva Turns 56
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Zarema Musayeva Turns 56
3 August 2025

Today, the imprisoned mother of Chechen activists, Zarema Musayeva, turned 56. This is her fourth birthday, which she spends in prison.

Alleged member of Basayev's unit sentenced to 13 years
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Alleged member of Basayev's unit sentenced to 13 years
1 August 2025

The Southern District Military Court sentenced Stavropol resident Rustam Yarbuldyev in the case of an attack in 1999 on military personnel in Dagestan as part of the unit of field commander Shamil Basayev during the second Russian-Chechen war. The convicted man will spend 13 years in a maximum security penal colony.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner may have been beaten in the colony
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner may have been beaten in the colony
31 July 2025

The father of Crimean Tatar political prisoner Ametkhan Abdulvapov has appealed to the Investigative Committee with a demand to conduct an investigation into the circumstances that led to the deterioration of his health.

US calls on Azerbaijani authorities to release anti-corruption fighter
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US calls on Azerbaijani authorities to release anti-corruption fighter
31 July 2025

US Senator Dick Durbin sharply criticized the Azerbaijani authorities for persecuting economist and anti-corruption fighter Gubad Ibadoglu. According to Durbin, Ibadoglu became a victim of political persecution due to his investigations into corruption in the oil and gas industry of Azerbaijan.

Ingush prisoner not receiving medical care
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Ingush prisoner not receiving medical care
30 July 2025

The lawyer for Timur Tumgoev, an Ingush prisoner who is being held in the punishment cell of IK-5 in the Vologda colony, reported that his health has worsened. According to his defense attorney, Mikhail Mikheev, the prisoner has lost a lot of weight and is not receiving the necessary medical care.

Abkhaz security forces detained a Georgian citizen and handed him over to Russia
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Abkhaz security forces detained a Georgian citizen and handed him over to Russia
29 July 2025

The State Security Service of Abkhazia detained a Georgian citizen Vladimir Shulaia, who was put on the federal wanted list by Russia, on the territory of the republic. After his detention, he was handed over to Russian authorities.

NIYSO reported the kidnapping of a Chechen resident with the purpose of sending him to the
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NIYSO reported the kidnapping of a Chechen resident with the purpose of sending him to the "SVO"
29 July 2025

In the village of Davydenko in the Achkhoy-Martanovsky district of Chechnya, security forces kidnapped a local resident, Isa Ozdiev. This was reported by the opposition Chechen movement NIYSO. It is noted that the man was forced to sign a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry.

The Human Rights Council asked the Prosecutor General to take control of the case of the arrested Chechen schoolboy
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The Human Rights Council asked the Prosecutor General to take control of the case of the arrested Chechen schoolboy
28 July 2025

Valery Fadeyev, head of the Presidential Council for Human Rights, responded to the appeal of the Chechen Ombudsman Mansur Soltayev regarding the criminal case of 14-year-old Roman (Muslim) Murdiev. Soltayev said that the case would be sent to the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation.

Health of convicted Azerbaijani journalist worsens after hunger strike
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Health of convicted Azerbaijani journalist worsens after hunger strike
26 July 2025

Director of the Azerbaijani online publication Abzas Media Ulvi Hasanli, who has been on hunger strike since July 20, complained about his deteriorating health and cruel treatment in prison. In five days, he lost 6 kg of weight, but he is not provided with medical care.