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Chechen schoolboy left under house arrest in Moscow
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Chechen schoolboy left under house arrest in Moscow
26 February 2025

The Moscow City Court refused to satisfy the defense's appeal against Chechen schoolboy Muslim (Roman) Murdiev. He will remain under house arrest until April 14.

A lawyer from Chechnya tried to hold a judge accountable for illegally holding him in custody
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A lawyer from Chechnya tried to hold a judge accountable for illegally holding him in custody
25 February 2025

The Supreme Court of Russia refused to consider the application of lawyer Timur Idalov to bring Khimki City Court judge Lyudmila Fedorchenko to criminal liability. She allowed him to be detained for over a month, despite the fact that the verdict was not related to the restriction of freedom.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner diagnosed with lymph node tuberculosis
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner diagnosed with lymph node tuberculosis
25 February 2025

The health of Crimean Tatar Tofik Abdulgaziyev has deteriorated due to the conditions of detention in Prison Hospital No. 3 in Chelyabinsk. He was previously diagnosed with lung lesions, and now he has been diagnosed with lymph node tuberculosis.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner fails to challenge placement in punishment cell for performing namaz
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner fails to challenge placement in punishment cell for performing namaz
24 February 2025

The Kirovsky District Court of the Republic of Crimea rejected Remzi Bekirov's claim against the administration of IK-33 in Khakassia. Earlier, the Crimean Tatar citizen journalist was placed in a punishment cell for five days for performing morning namaz.

In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a serviceman was sentenced to two years for failing to report for duty
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In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a serviceman was sentenced to two years for failing to report for duty
23 February 2025

The Nalchik Garrison Military Court sentenced contract soldier Algiz Valitov to two years in prison. He was found guilty of evading military service.

Costa Rica accommodates deported citizens of the South Caucasus
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Costa Rica accommodates deported citizens of the South Caucasus
22 February 2025

Costa Rica (Central America) has accepted the first group of migrants deported from the United States, including citizens of Central Asia and the South Caucasus.

Ingushetia resident recognized as victim of political repression almost 70 years later
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Ingushetia resident recognized as victim of political repression almost 70 years later
21 February 2025

The Magas District Court of Ingushetia has recognized the rehabilitation of a resident of the region, Asmi Izmailova, as a victim of the 1944 deportation as legal. Previously, the Ministry of Internal Affairs refused to recognize her as a victim of political repression, since she was born after the formal lifting of restrictions on special settlers.

Investigation into beating of journalist and lawyer in Chechnya suspended
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Investigation into beating of journalist and lawyer in Chechnya suspended
21 February 2025

The Investigative Committee suspended the investigation into the beating of journalist Elena Milashina and lawyer Alexander Nemov in Chechnya. The reason is the impossibility of finding suspects.

Musayeva Remains in Custody Until March 26
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Musayeva Remains in Custody Until March 26
21 February 2025

The Sheikh-Mansurovsky District Court of Grozny has extended the arrest of Zarema Musayeva until March 26, the "Team Against Torture" reported. The lawyers noted that Musayeva's prison term in the first criminal case expires on March 23.

Abdulmumin Gadzhiev and other political prisoners were transferred from the Grozny pretrial detention center
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Abdulmumin Gadzhiev and other political prisoners were transferred from the Grozny pretrial detention center
20 February 2025

The editor of the Dagestani newspaper "Chernovik" Abdulmumin Gadzhiev, businessman Kemal Tambiev and lawyer Abubakar Rizvanov were transferred from the Grozny pretrial detention center. This was reported by the Memorial Human Rights Defense Center.