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Azerbaijan says it will hand over scandalous judge to Russia
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Azerbaijan says it will hand over scandalous judge to Russia
28 January 2025

Ex-judge Elena Khakhaleva, detained in Azerbaijan, will be extradited to Russia after a court decision. She tried to fly from Baku to Dubai, but Azerbaijani security forces prevented her.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner held in solitary confinement for over two months
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner held in solitary confinement for over two months
28 January 2025

Crimean Tatar Seyran Saliev has been held in solitary confinement in IK-4 in the Tula Region for over two months. His wife was told that he was recognized as a “malicious violator of the established order.” However, it was not specified what violations were the reasons for his constant placement in solitary confinement.

Spouse of Azerbaijani political prisoner claims he was not given medical care
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Spouse of Azerbaijani political prisoner claims he was not given medical care
28 January 2025

The wife of Agil Humbatov, an activist of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan sentenced to 10 years, reported that he was not given medical care after a tooth extraction.

Amnesty International has once again reported on the intensification of political repression and human rights violations in Azerbaijan
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Amnesty International has once again reported on the intensification of political repression and human rights violations in Azerbaijan
27 January 2025

The international human rights organization Amnesty International has noted in its new report on Azerbaijan that there are no signs of improvement in the human rights situation in the country. The document states that repression and torture are used against human rights defenders and journalists.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner delivered to prison after two months of transportation
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner delivered to prison after two months of transportation
27 January 2025

Seyran Khairedinov, sentenced to 12 years in prison, was delivered from Crimea to Vladimir Prison No. 2 two months after the start of the transfer. During this time, the Crimean Tatar's "allergy worsened due to nerves," his wife Zarema said. He also had an acute respiratory viral infection.

A native of Dagestan who was tortured by police officers in the Moscow region was visited by investigators and activists
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A native of Dagestan who was tortured by police officers in the Moscow region was visited by investigators and activists
27 January 2025

Members of the Public Monitoring Commission of the Moscow Region visited a native of Dagestan, Magomed Magomedov, who was injured in the Razvilkovsky police department of the Leninsky urban district. On January 20, he was taken to the department and tortured.

A resident of Dagestan complained about falsification of charges of participation in an illegal armed group
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A resident of Dagestan complained about falsification of charges of participation in an illegal armed group
27 January 2025

A court in Khasavyurt extended the arrest of a local resident Devlet Ismailov, accused of participating in a terrorist organization, until March. His defense stated that the arrest was unfounded and the criminal case was falsified.

Dagestan reacts to torture of a native of the republic by Moscow Region police
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Dagestan reacts to torture of a native of the republic by Moscow Region police
26 January 2025

The head of Dagestan, Sergei Melikov, responded to information about the torture of a native of Dagestan, Magomed Magomedov, detained in the Moscow Region. He said that the situation requires close attention.

In Adygea, a contract soldier with a mental illness was sentenced to seven and a half years
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In Adygea, a contract soldier with a mental illness was sentenced to seven and a half years
24 January 2025

The Maykop Garrison Court sentenced contract soldier Amir Kabekhov to 7.5 years in a strict regime penal colony. He was found guilty of desertion due to leaving his military unit. In court, he cited his existing mental illness.

Crimean Tatar journalist complains again about deteriorating health in prison
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Crimean Tatar journalist complains again about deteriorating health in prison
24 January 2025

Crimean Tatar journalist Amet Suleimanov, sentenced to 12 years, reported deteriorating health. He continues to suffer from high blood pressure in the Vladimir Central prison.