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Moscow City Court upholds decision to extend arrest of journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova
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Moscow City Court upholds decision to extend arrest of journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova
19 February 2025

The extension of journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova's detention in pretrial detention has been deemed lawful. The corresponding decision was made by the Moscow City Court.

Residents of Nalchik and Stavropol fined for discrediting the Russian army
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Residents of Nalchik and Stavropol fined for discrediting the Russian army
19 February 2025

Shakhin Shikhmuradov from Nalchik was fined twice under the administrative article on "discrediting" the army. The reason was his anti-war statements.

Chechen lawyer's forced labor was lifted and his status was reinstated
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Chechen lawyer's forced labor was lifted and his status was reinstated
19 February 2025

The Moscow Regional Court released Chechen lawyer Timur Idalov from punishment in a criminal case on threats to a prosecutor due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.

In Chechnya, a participant in the
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In Chechnya, a participant in the "SVO" was given more than five years for a fake medical certificate
18 February 2025

The Grozny Garrison Court sentenced contract soldier Salvar Ismailov to five years and three months in prison. He had previously participated in the "SVO", was wounded and received state awards.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner transferred to another correctional facility
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner transferred to another correctional facility
18 February 2025

Crimean Tatar activist Asan Akhtemov was transferred from the Vladimir Central. According to his wife, he did not receive any treatment for pain in his joints, legs, and arms in prison.

In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a contract soldier was sentenced to five years for absence from duty
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In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a contract soldier was sentenced to five years for absence from duty
17 February 2025

The Nalchik Garrison Military Court sentenced contract soldier Amerkhan Kurskiyev to five years in prison. He did not report to his military unit for nine months because he was caring for his mother.

A resident of Dagestan, accused of participating in a terrorist group, has declared his innocence
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A resident of Dagestan, accused of participating in a terrorist group, has declared his innocence
17 February 2025

A resident of Dagestan, Rustam Dyshniev, who is in pretrial detention, is accused of illegally making an explosive device and participating in a terrorist group. He has rejected all the arguments of the investigation.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner transferred to prison hospital
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner transferred to prison hospital
15 February 2025

Citizen journalist Rustem Sheykhaliyev was taken from the Yeniseisk prison to the tuberculosis hospital of the Federal Penitentiary Service of the Krasnoyarsk Territory. This happened after his legs turned blue and began to hurt and swell even more.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner spent over 1,000 days in solitary confinement
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner spent over 1,000 days in solitary confinement
14 February 2025

Crimean Tatar activist Teymur Abdullaev was released from the punishment cell of IK-2 in Bashkortostan after 60 days. In total, in five years in the colony, he spent 1,009 days in solitary confinement.

Previously convicted Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli calls for release of Georgian colleague
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Previously convicted Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli calls for release of Georgian colleague
13 February 2025

Opposition Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli has called on the Georgian authorities to release Mzia Amaglobeli, the founder and director of the Batumelebi newspaper group. She has been on a hunger strike in prison for over a month in protest – she is accused of using violence against a police officer.