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The command and the court refused to pay compensation to a contractor from the Karachay-Cherkess Republic for being wounded in Ukraine
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The command and the court refused to pay compensation to a contractor from the Karachay-Cherkess Republic for being wounded in Ukraine
23 November 2023

A court in Pyatigorsk, based on data from the military command, ruled that contract soldier from the Karachay-Cherkess Republic Arsen Shinov was injured in Ukraine due to a careless fall. As a result, he was denied recognition of a combat wound and compensation in the amount of 3 million rubles.

US calls for the release of three recently arrested Azerbaijani journalists
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US calls for the release of three recently arrested Azerbaijani journalists
23 November 2023

The United States expressed concern about the arrests of a number of journalists in Azerbaijan. We are talking about Ulvi Hasanli, Sevinj Vagifgyzy and activist Magomed Kekalov.

For a month and a half, the relatives of the Crimean Tatar political prisoner do not know about his whereabouts
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For a month and a half, the relatives of the Crimean Tatar political prisoner do not know about his whereabouts
23 November 2023

The deputy chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, Nariman Dzhelal, who was sentenced to 17 years, was transported to the Krasnoyarsk Territory in early October. However, his relatives still do not know where exactly he is - during this time he has never made contact. The FSIN also did not report anything.

A disabled Crimean Tatar political prisoner cannot change his eye implant in a colony
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A disabled Crimean Tatar political prisoner cannot change his eye implant in a colony
23 November 2023

Crimean Tatar journalist Timur Ibragimov, sentenced to 17 years, needs an eye implant replaced. The man has a third group disability. He had already complained of deteriorating vision in colony No. 5 in the village of Klekotki, Ryazan region.

An officer from Dagestan who fought in Ukraine was convicted
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An officer from Dagestan who fought in Ukraine was convicted
23 November 2023

The garrison military court in Moscow imposed a suspended sentence of five years on the commander of a motorized rifle platoon, Murad Askerov, who fought in Ukraine. He was found guilty of leaving his unit without permission during the period of mobilization.

A Dagestani activist who criticized the authorities and the war in Ukraine was sentenced to six and a half years
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A Dagestani activist who criticized the authorities and the war in Ukraine was sentenced to six and a half years
23 November 2023

The Khasavyurt District Court of Dagestan sentenced the ex-coordinator of Navalny's headquarters, Eduard Ataev, to 6.5 years in prison. The defendant did not admit guilt. In court, he told how during the search the security forces planted drugs on him, and alleged torture and gross violations during the investigation.

Georgia asked to resume the investigation into the murder of Temirlan Machalikashvili
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Georgia asked to resume the investigation into the murder of Temirlan Machalikashvili
22 November 2023

Representatives of the Georgian human rights organization Center for Social Justice appealed to the country's Special Investigation Service with a request to resume the investigation into the case of 19-year-old Chechen-Kist Temirlan Machalikashvili. He was killed by security forces during a special operation in the Pankisi Gorge.

Over 90 people could be arrested for participating in unrest in Dagestan
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Over 90 people could be arrested for participating in unrest in Dagestan
22 November 2023

More than 44 petitions were received by the Supreme Court of Dagestan to appeal arrests in a criminal case for participation in mass riots at Makhachkala airport. In total, the number of people in custody could reach 91.

A criminal case has been opened against the ex-coach of the Dagestan kickboxing team for participating in the “SVO” on the side of Ukraine
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A criminal case has been opened against the ex-coach of the Dagestan kickboxing team for participating in the “SVO” on the side of Ukraine
22 November 2023

A criminal case of treason was opened against the former head coach of the Dagestan kickboxing team, Akhmad Akhmedov. He has been living in Ukraine since 2017, where he holds the position of president of the K-1 professional kickboxing federation.

Another journalist was accused of smuggling in Azerbaijan
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Another journalist was accused of smuggling in Azerbaijan
21 November 2023

In Baku, the editor-in-chief of the online publication Abzas Media, Sevinj Vagifgyzy, was charged under Article 206.3.3 of the Criminal Code (smuggling committed by a group of persons by prior conspiracy). She was detained as a suspect.