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The head of the Volga "Yabloko" was fined for discrediting the army
29 March 2023

On March 29, the Volzhsky City Court fined Alexander Efimov, a member of the federal bureau of the Yabloko party, the head of its local branch in Volzhsky, for discrediting the Russian armed forces.

North Ossetian citizen fined for participation in anti-war pickets in Georgia
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North Ossetian citizen fined for participation in anti-war pickets in Georgia
29 March 2023

The participation of Vladimir Zagalov, a resident of North Ossetia, in anti-war actions in Georgia became a reason for his condemnation. Mosdok district court fined the man 30 thousand rubles.

In Ingushetia security forces are looking for four young men suspected of planning terrorist attacks
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In Ingushetia security forces are looking for four young men suspected of planning terrorist attacks
29 March 2023

Four residents of Ingushetia are wanted on suspicion of planning terrorist attacks. The press service of the regional department of the FSB reports. The fugitives are Mikail Moshoev, Ramazan Eldiev, Amir Boko and Amirhan Guragev. They are facing charges for a recent attack on a DPS post.

A 14-year sentence was given to a native of Ingushetia who pleaded guilty under pressure from the security forces
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A 14-year sentence was given to a native of Ingushetia who pleaded guilty under pressure from the security forces
29 March 2023

The third appeal court in Sochi upheld the sentence in the case of Ibrahim Mankiev, a native of Ingushetia. He was convicted of banditry, assaulting the lives of the security forces, murder and illegal possession of weapons and sentenced to 14 years. Mankiev himself claimed pressure from the security forces, including those who testified against him.

Azerbaijani opponent starves in detention for 50 days and is unable to walk
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Azerbaijani opponent starves in detention for 50 days and is unable to walk
29 March 2023

Popular Front Party activist Zamin Salev has been starving in the detention facility for 50 days. During this time, he lost 37 kg and his health has deteriorated dramatically. This was reported by his lawyer Neymat Kerimli.

Ingushetia resident who claimed to have been tortured sentenced to 12 years
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Ingushetia resident who claimed to have been tortured sentenced to 12 years
28 March 2023

Bagaudin Yevloyev, a resident of Ingushetia, was sentenced to 12 years in a strict regime colony on charges of participating in «Imarat Caucasus» organization and possession of weapons. He had previously alleged torture in detention.

Amnesty International refers to human rights violations in Georgia
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Amnesty International refers to human rights violations in Georgia
28 March 2023

In its 2022 report, the international non-governmental organization Amnesty International spoke about the human rights situation in Georgia.
In particular, human rights defenders singled out the case of the former President of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili, whose health condition in detention has deteriorated.

The European Court of Human Rights has begun to investigate a complaint of torture of an artist from Chechnya
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The European Court of Human Rights has begun to investigate a complaint of torture of an artist from Chechnya
28 March 2023

The European Court of Human Rights accepted the lawsuit of actor Timur Debishev of the Grozny theater, who reported torture for suspected possession of drugs. The ECtHR notified the authorities of the Russian Federation of the consideration of the complaint. Russia may ignore the questions, but the court will examine the materials and make its verdict. This was reported by «Team against Torture». 

 

The ECHR continues to consider complaints from Russians who suffered from torture
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The ECHR continues to consider complaints from Russians who suffered from torture
27 March 2023

On March 27, the European Court of Human Rights reported the communication of 37 complaints from Russians who had suffered torture and other types of cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment. 14 complaints were filed by residents of the regions of southern Russia and the North Caucasus.

A native of Chechnya obtained compensation in court from the colony administration
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A native of Chechnya obtained compensation in court from the colony administration
27 March 2023

The Fifth Court of Cassation in Pyatigorsk recognized the claim of the native of Chechnya, Mansur Rajaev, and awarded him compensation for violation of the conditions of detention in Colony 6 of the Khabarovsk Territory. In 2012, Rajaev was sentenced to life imprisonment, having recognized it as a member of the NWF, the members of which eliminated six soldiers of the Russian internal troops in Dagestan in September 1999.