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Ingush prisoner placed in solitary confinement for life-sentenced prisoners
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Ingush prisoner placed in solitary confinement for life-sentenced prisoners
12 February 2025

The administration of maximum security prison colony No. 12 in the Vologda region has sent Timur Tumgoev, a 38-year-old native of North Ossetia of Ingush descent, to solitary confinement until April. The facility is located on the territory of maximum security prison colony No. 5 for life-sentenced prisoners. The reason for the punishment was a verbal altercation between the man and a prison employee. According to the complaint filed by Tumgoev’s lawyer, he is now being held in a damp and cold basement, where he has to sleep in a jacket.

A defendant in the
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A defendant in the "Crimean Muslim case" was released after almost 9 years of imprisonment
11 February 2025

A member of the first Bakhchisarai group in the "Hizb ut-Tahrir case", Crimean Tatar Remzi Memetov, was released from Penal Colony No. 11 in Stavropol. He was detained in 2016 and sentenced to nine years in 2018. The Supreme Court subsequently reduced his sentence to eight years and nine months.

In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a serviceman was again sentenced to a real term for failure to appear at the unit
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In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a serviceman was again sentenced to a real term for failure to appear at the unit
11 February 2025

The Nalchik Garrison Military Court sentenced serviceman Timur Nasipov to one year in prison. He was found guilty of evading military service.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner's health is deteriorating
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner's health is deteriorating
11 February 2025

In IK-1 Tambov, Crimean Tatar human rights activist Server Mustafayev, who was sentenced to 14 years, has developed new health problems. During his time in strict conditions, his lower back pain has worsened. In addition, the man probably began to develop psoriasis due to stress.

Zarema Musayeva Remains in Custody
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Zarema Musayeva Remains in Custody
11 February 2025

The Supreme Court of Chechnya has remanded Zarema Musayeva, accused of disrupting the activities of a prison colony (Part 2 of Article 321 of the Criminal Code), in custody until February 24. This was reported by the "Team Against Torture".

Russia to Tighten
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Russia to Tighten "Extremist Articles" Following Riots at Makhachkala Airport
10 February 2025
A proposal to tighten the article on incitement of hatred or enmity (Article 282 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) has been submitted to the State Duma for consideration. An amendment will also be adopted that simplifies the recognition of a group of people as a "prohibited extremist organization."
Indictment approved against Nadezhda Kevorkova
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Indictment approved against Nadezhda Kevorkova
10 February 2025

The Moscow Prosecutor's Office has approved the indictment against journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova, who is accused of justifying terrorism. After that, the criminal case must go to court.

Georgia and Thailand Investigate Human Trafficking Syndicate
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Georgia and Thailand Investigate Human Trafficking Syndicate
9 February 2025

The authorities of Georgia and Thailand have launched an investigation into a human trafficking network that illegally harvests eggs from Thai women brought to Georgia. This was reported on the website of the TRT in Russian project.

Activist from North Ossetia Vadim Cheldiev is regularly kept in solitary confinement
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Activist from North Ossetia Vadim Cheldiev is regularly kept in solitary confinement
8 February 2025

Political prisoner from North Ossetia, activist, opera singer Vadim Cheldiev, who was sentenced to 10 years, is regularly placed in solitary confinement. This was reported by the representative of the public organization "Mothers of Beslan" Aneta Gadieva.

Azerbaijani journalist held in Georgian custody loses 40 kg
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Azerbaijani journalist held in Georgian custody loses 40 kg
7 February 2025

During his hunger strike in a Georgian pretrial detention center, opposition Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadigov lost 40 kg, down to 56 kg. He is currently in extradition custody; his condition recently became extremely serious and he was unconscious for several hours. This was reported by the NGO “Center for Social Justice”.