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A group of Crimean Tatar political prisoners had their arrest extended
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A group of Crimean Tatar political prisoners had their arrest extended
19 October 2023

The court in Simferopol extended the detention in pre-trial detention center of Ruslan Asanov, Remzi Nimetulaev, Abdulmedzhit Seitumerov and Eldar Yakubov. As lawyer Emil Kurbedinov noted, his clients are being held under arrest because they refused to incriminate themselves and admit to crimes they had not committed.

Servicemen from Dagestan were sentenced to real terms for leaving their unit
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Servicemen from Dagestan were sentenced to real terms for leaving their unit
19 October 2023

The Makhachkala garrison court sentenced Said Shapiev to two and a half years in prison. Previously, he participated in “SVO”, during which he was injured. The serviceman was treated at home and did not arrive at the military unit. He was found guilty.

The lawyer who defended Crimean Tatar political prisoners may be deprived of his license
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The lawyer who defended Crimean Tatar political prisoners may be deprived of his license
18 October 2023

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Crimea has asked to revoke the license to practice law of lawyer Alexey Ladin. If the Tyumen Regional Chamber, where he is registered, cooperates, the lawyer will not be able to continue his professional activities.

Resident of North Ossetia fined due to criticism of Putin and state propaganda
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Resident of North Ossetia fined due to criticism of Putin and state propaganda
17 October 2023

The industrial court of Vladikavkaz imposed a fine of 30 thousand rubles on local resident Kazbek Alikov under the article “discrediting” the army. He posted an anti-war comment under the video.

A contract soldier who served in Adygea was given a real sentence for refusing to participate in the war with Ukraine
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A contract soldier who served in Adygea was given a real sentence for refusing to participate in the war with Ukraine
16 October 2023

The Southern District Military Court upheld the verdict of the Maikop Garrison Court against Sergeant Andrei Karachentsov. He was sentenced to 2.5 years in a penal colony for refusing to go to Ukraine for the SVO.

Swiss authorities denied refugee from Chechnya Ali Bataev international protection
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Swiss authorities denied refugee from Chechnya Ali Bataev international protection
15 October 2023

40-year-old native of Chechnya, refugee Ali Batayev, who faces torture and death in Russia, was refused international protection in Switzerland. The authorities of this country consider Chechnya a region where human rights are not violated.

In Dagestan, the arrest of five police officers suspected of torture and murder of a man was extended
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In Dagestan, the arrest of five police officers suspected of torture and murder of a man was extended
15 October 2023

The Sovetsky District Court of Makhachkala extended until December 21 the arrest of five police officers accused of the death of a local resident during torture at a police station in January 2023. In total, seven security officers were detained in this criminal case.

A native of Chechnya was sentenced to 17 years in a fabricated case.
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A native of Chechnya was sentenced to 17 years in a fabricated case.
14 October 2023

The 1st Eastern District Military Court in Khabarovsk sentenced Apti Visaev, a native of Chechnya, to 17 years in prison. He was found guilty of preparing a terrorist attack in Norilsk. The men's relatives claim that the charges are completely fabricated.

Nikita Zhuravel will remain in custody until April 20, 2024
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Nikita Zhuravel will remain in custody until April 20, 2024
13 October 2023

The Visaitovsky District Court of Grozny extended for six months – until April 20, 2024 – the term of Nikita Zhuravel’s detention in a pre-trial detention center. A 19-year-old student from Volgograd partially admitted his guilt and apologized to the Islamic society for burning the Koran.

Lawyer who defended Crimean Tatar political prisoners detained
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Lawyer who defended Crimean Tatar political prisoners detained
13 October 2023

Lawyer Alexey Ladin was detained in Simferopol. He participated in trials of Crimean Tatars, who were accused of involvement in Hizb ut-Tahrir, and defended Ukrainian political prisoners and prisoners of war in courts.