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In Chechnya, the nephew of Akhmed Zakayev was sent to war with Ukraine
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In Chechnya, the nephew of Akhmed Zakayev was sent to war with Ukraine
25 July 2023

The authorities of Chechnya, as part of another "Kadyrov's" detachment, sent Hussein Zakayev to fight with Ukraine. Caucasus reports. Realities.

Another refugee from Chechnya was placed in a deportation center in Switzerland
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Another refugee from Chechnya was placed in a deportation center in Switzerland
25 July 2023

A resident of Chechnya, 25-year-old Magomed Gelagayev, who fled Russia after the announcement of military mobilization, ended up in a deportation center in Switzerland.

One of the leaders of the Azerbaijani opposition was arrested for four months
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One of the leaders of the Azerbaijani opposition was arrested for four months
25 July 2023

Chairman of the Azerbaijan Democracy and Prosperity Party Gubad Ibadoglu was arrested for three months and 26 days. He is accused of counterfeiting money - during the searches, counterfeit dollar bills were allegedly found on him.

Security forces came to the relatives of a native of Chechnya, whom they want to deport to Russia
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Security forces came to the relatives of a native of Chechnya, whom they want to deport to Russia
24 July 2023

In Chechnya, local security forces visited the house of Ali Bataev's relatives. He is being held in a deportation prison in Switzerland, and, according to human rights activists, if he is deported to Russia, he faces torture and death for criticizing the political regime in Chechnya.

Soldier from Dagestan who was wounded in the war in Ukraine was not compensated
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Soldier from Dagestan who was wounded in the war in Ukraine was not compensated
24 July 2023

Once again, the court refused to pay compensation for injuries received in the war between the Russian Federation and Ukraine. This time, Gusein Magomedov from Dagestan did not receive "Putin's" 3 million rubles.

Prominent human rights activist's arrest extended for two months in Azerbaijan
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Prominent human rights activist's arrest extended for two months in Azerbaijan
23 July 2023

A court in Baku extended the term of imprisonment of public activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev for another two months, until October 8. The man called the charges against him fabricated and politically motivated.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner-journalist denied transfer to a colony closer to home
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner-journalist denied transfer to a colony closer to home
23 July 2023

Crimean Tatar Seyran Saliyev, who was sentenced to 15 years and is being held in a penal colony in the Tula region, was denied transfer to a correctional facility closer to his family's place of residence.

A criminal case was opened against a former military psychologist for supporting Chechens fighting for Ukraine
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A criminal case was opened against a former military psychologist for supporting Chechens fighting for Ukraine
21 July 2023

Against the former military psychologist, an officer from Moscow, Timofey Rudenko, a criminal case was opened to justify terrorism. The reason was his comments in the telegram.

At least 14 Crimean Tatar political prisoners sent to Russian prisons since the beginning of the year
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At least 14 Crimean Tatar political prisoners sent to Russian prisons since the beginning of the year
21 July 2023

Since the beginning of 2023, at least 14 Crimean Tatar and Ukrainian political prisoners have been illegally transferred to Russian prisons. This was reported by the human rights organization "KrymSOS".

Abdulmumin Hajiyev extended his arrest for another three months
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Abdulmumin Hajiyev extended his arrest for another three months
20 July 2023

The Southern District Military Court satisfied the demands of the prosecution to extend the arrest for another three months to the journalist of the Dagestan newspaper Chernovik Abdulmumin Gadzhiev, as well as Abubakar Rizvanov and Kemal Tambiev.