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Residents of Nalchik and Vladikavkaz condemned for «discrediting» the Russian army
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Residents of Nalchik and Vladikavkaz condemned for «discrediting» the Russian army
11 March 2023

Pavel Ulibegov was arrested for five days in Nalchik after an anti-war picket. He held a picket with a poster «No War» at the Parliament of Kabardino-Balkaria. On charges of disobedience to the police, the court ordered him administrative detention. In the future, he will be fined under the article on «discrediting» of the Armed Forces.

Lawyer of a doctor from Ingushetia argued his innocence in the terrorist case
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Lawyer of a doctor from Ingushetia argued his innocence in the terrorist case
11 March 2023

The defence of the famous Ingush paediatrician Bagaudin Gaitukiev filed a complaint with the Prosecutor’s Office against the decision of the investigative committee. He had previously indicted a man on the new charges of aiding and abetting terrorist activities and illegal possession of weapons. This was reported by the Human Rights Center «Memorial».

Residents of Dagestan sentenced to a colony for protesting against mobilization
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Residents of Dagestan sentenced to a colony for protesting against mobilization
10 March 2023

For a year and a half, the colony was given to Adam Hajiyev for participating in protests in Dagestan against mobilization for the war with Ukraine. He was accused of using unnecessary violence against a government official.

Convicted Azerbaijani political emigrant appeals
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Convicted Azerbaijani political emigrant appeals
10 March 2023

A preliminary hearing was held at the Baku Court of Appeal on the complaint of activist Jafar Mirzoev, who was arrested after being expelled from Germany. 

Bastrykin took control of the investigation into the poisoning of Apti Alaudinov
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Bastrykin took control of the investigation into the poisoning of Apti Alaudinov
9 March 2023

On March 9, the Investigative Committee of Russia opened a criminal case into the poisoning of the commander of the Akhmat special forces, deputy commander of the 2nd Army Corps, Major General Apti Alaudinov.

The ex-chief of police from Dagestan want to sentence to life
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The ex-chief of police from Dagestan want to sentence to life
9 March 2023

At a meeting of the Second Western Military Court in Moscow, a representative of the State Prosecutor requested a life sentence for Dagestan Gazi Isayev, former head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the Kizlyar district. He was accused of aiding and abetting terrorist acts in the Moscow metro. He pleaded not guilty and called all charges false and falsified. 

People from Chechnya and Dagestan are not taken to work in «Wildberries»
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People from Chechnya and Dagestan are not taken to work in «Wildberries»
9 March 2023

A man from Dagestan tried to get a job at Wildberries and came for an interview in Moscow. According to him, when the employee of the largest market place (online store) refused him because of his nationality. According to the charter of the company, the natives of Dagestan and Chechnya are not taken to work, "Baz" said.

Women March against Law on Foreign Agents Started in Georgia
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Women March against Law on Foreign Agents Started in Georgia
8 March 2023

Today, on the international day of struggle for women’s rights, women marches against the law on "foreign agents" are held in many cities of Georgia. In addition to Tbilisi the rally is held in 10 other cities.
 

HRC extended arrest of medical activist
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HRC extended arrest of medical activist
8 March 2023

The Cherkessky City Court for two months extended the arrest of a member of the "Independent Association of Physicians", the criticism of the Russian healthcare system Aslan Naptugov. He and a number of other residents of the republic are accused of participating in an extremist community.

The case of Ossetian policemen convicted of torture returned to court
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The case of Ossetian policemen convicted of torture returned to court
7 March 2023

On March 7, the Fifth Court of Cassation in Pyatigorsk overturned the verdict of the Leninsky Court of Vladikavkaz against ten Ossetian police officers convicted of torture and the death of detainee Vladimir Tskaev. The case will be returned for a new trial. However, only four of the defendants will remain in custody.