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Supporters of persecuted journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova paid a fine for her
Human rights
Supporters of persecuted journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova paid a fine for her
20 April 2025

Journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova, who was held under arrest for more than a year on charges of exonerating the Taliban, paid a fine of 600,000 rubles with the help of her fellow citizens, according to the court's decision. At the same time, the day before, the Supreme Court of Russia decided to remove the Afghan movement from the list of terrorists.

In Stavropol, after the announcement, officials refused to impose fines for prayers in public places
Religion
In Stavropol, after the announcement, officials refused to impose fines for prayers in public places
19 April 2025

The "International Association of Muslim Lawyers" (MAYUM) reported that the administration of the Andropovskogo district of the Stavropol region warned about the inadmissibility of performing prayers in public places. However, after the announcement, regional officials canceled the decision.

The Supreme Court upheld the long sentences of five Crimean Tatar political prisoners
Human rights
The Supreme Court upheld the long sentences of five Crimean Tatar political prisoners
18 April 2025

The Supreme Court held a review of the cassation appeal filed in the case of five Crimean Tatars - Akim Bekirov, Asan Yanikov, Eskender Suleymanov, Rustem Seythalilov and Seytvela Seytabdiev. They were accused of participating in a terrorist organization and preparing for a violent seizure of power.

A resident of North Ossetia with an injury and without an eye was again taken to the
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A resident of North Ossetia with an injury and without an eye was again taken to the "SVO"
18 April 2025

Participant of the "special military operation" Dzate Mamitov from North Ossetia was again taken to the combat zone - to the assault brigade. At the same time, he previously lost an eye and did not fully heal his leg after the injury. The man's whereabouts are unknown.

As a result of the hunger strike in the pre-trial detention center, the health condition of the Azerbaijani opposition figure deteriorated sharply
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As a result of the hunger strike in the pre-trial detention center, the health condition of the Azerbaijani opposition figure deteriorated sharply
18 April 2025

On the 17th day of the hunger strike, the health condition of one of the leaders of the opposition Azerbaijani movements of the National Council of Democratic Forces (NSDS) and the Musavat party, Tofig Yagublu, significantly deteriorated. In the pre-trial detention center, his pains in his internal organs intensified, his vision became worse and he could not move. His family requires transfer to a private clinic.

The Crimean Tatar political prisoner's complaint about the intolerable conditions of detention was rejected
Human rights
The Crimean Tatar political prisoner's complaint about the intolerable conditions of detention was rejected
17 April 2025

Crimean Tatar activist Server Zekyryaev was denied a claim to IK-1 of the Tula region due to unbearable detention conditions. He complained about the constant smell of sewage, causing nausea, vomiting and dizziness.

The defense of the Crimean Tatar political prisoners asked to drop the case due to the lack of a crime
Human rights
The defense of the Crimean Tatar political prisoners asked to drop the case due to the lack of a crime
17 April 2025

In the Southern District Military Court in the case of the "second Dzhankoy group" of the Crimean Tatars, the defense filed a petition for the return of the case or its complete termination due to the absence of a crime. Earlier, the prosecutor requested 41-year-old Osman Abdurazakov, 51-year-old Leman Zekeryaev, 31-year-old Ayder Asanov, 39-year-old Ekrem Krosh, 69-year-old Khalil Mambetov and 55-year-old Refat Seydametov to be sentenced to 17 and a half years each.

Relatives of a Crimean Tatar learned about his stay in a pretrial detention center more than a year later
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Relatives of a Crimean Tatar learned about his stay in a pretrial detention center more than a year later
16 April 2025

Crimean Tatar Ismail Shemshedinov was found in Pretrial Detention Center No. 2 in Simferopol. On January 26, 2024, he was detained after a search. Since then, his relatives have not known where he is or why he was arrested.

One of the police officers accused of beating a native of North Ossetia has gone to the
Human rights
One of the police officers accused of beating a native of North Ossetia has gone to the "SVO"
15 April 2025

An employee of the Timiryazevsky District Department of Internal Affairs of Moscow, Alexander Matyukhin, has gone to the "SVO". This happened after a criminal case was opened on the fact of an insult on national grounds and beating of a native of North Ossetia, Tamerlan Marzoev, reported the "Team Against Torture".

Crimean Tatar political prisoner in critical condition and deprived of medical care
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner in critical condition and deprived of medical care
15 April 2025

Crimean Tatar Rustem Gugurik, serving his sentence in Buryatia's colony No. 8, is in serious condition. According to his relatives, the man is losing his hearing and needs medication for his heart. In addition, his stomach problems have worsened. He is receiving virtually no medical care.