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In Ingushetia, a secret witness gave false testimony in the case of an accused imam
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In Ingushetia, a secret witness gave false testimony in the case of an accused imam
2 April 2026

The trial of Imam Muhammad Tamaskhanov, who is charged with failure to report a terrorist crime (Article 205.6 of the Russian Criminal Code), continues in Ingushetia. During a regular hearing in the Magas District Court, testimony from a secret witness under the pseudonym "Pliev" was heard.

A complaint has been filed with the UN regarding Zarema Musayeva's case
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A complaint has been filed with the UN regarding Zarema Musayeva's case
1 April 2026

Human rights activists have filed a complaint with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention on behalf of Zarema Musayeva, arguing that her persecution violates international law. In her complaint, she claims to be a victim of punishment for her sons' critical stance toward the Chechen leadership.

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"Missing" political prisoner Nikita Zhuravel has contacted him from a prison colony in Ulyanovsk
1 April 2026

Nikita Zhuravel, previously convicted in Chechnya for burning the Koran and who went silent while being transported, has been found in a prison colony in the Ulyanovsk region. This was reported by human rights activist Eva Merkacheva, citing the prisoner's mother.

Saakashvili Lost Consciousness and Possibly Suffered Injuries in Prison
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Saakashvili Lost Consciousness and Possibly Suffered Injuries in Prison
31 March 2026

Georgia's third president, Mikheil Saakashvili, suddenly fell ill while serving time in prison, according to journalist and founder of the Nanuka Foundation, Nanuka Zhorzholiani.

A report on political repression in Azerbaijan was presented to the UN
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A report on political repression in Azerbaijan was presented to the UN
31 March 2026

A written declaration documenting torture and human rights violations in Azerbaijan was initiated at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council.

Крымскотатарского филолога и журналиста снова посадили в ШИЗО
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Крымскотатарского филолога и журналиста снова посадили в ШИЗО
30 March 2026

Гражданский журналист Сейран Салиев, приговоренный к 16 годам лишения свободы, был этапирован из исправительной колонии №4 в ИК-1 Тульской области. Перед переводом его поместили в штрафной изолятор (ШИЗО) ИК-4, а затем, уже в ИК-1, он продолжал отбывать наказание в условиях изолятора.

Военнослужащего из Дагестана, с небольшими проблемами со здоровьем, отправили в штурмовую бригаду
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Военнослужащего из Дагестана, с небольшими проблемами со здоровьем, отправили в штурмовую бригаду
29 March 2026

Российского военнослужащего Магомедхабиба Сайханова из Дагестана, заявляющего о серьезных проблемах со стороны государства, отправили на подготовку в штурмовую бригаду. Перед этим он находился в пересыльном учреждении для отказников в «ЛНР», где мобилизованные, чье состояние здоровья снижается.

Students from North Ossetia complain of coercion to sign military contracts
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Students from North Ossetia complain of coercion to sign military contracts
28 March 2026

Second-year students at North Ossetian State University in North Ossetia have initiated a petition drive. The petition is addressed to the Minister of Education and Science and demands an end to the overly intrusive promotion of military service and contracts with law enforcement agencies.

An Azerbaijani political prisoner complained about his detention conditions
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An Azerbaijani political prisoner complained about his detention conditions
26 March 2026

Imprisoned scholar and activist Bahruz Samedov reported inhumane conditions. He said he is confined to his cell 24/7, with the exception of two-hour walks on a meter-wide balcony.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner placed in solitary confinement for the second time this year
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner placed in solitary confinement for the second time this year
26 March 2026

Crimean political prisoner Eskender Abdulganiyev, sentenced to 12 years, reported being placed in solitary confinement twice after being transferred from Kemerovo Correctional Colony No. 29 to Penal Colony No. 41 in Yurga. No reason was given for his placement in solitary confinement.