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Crimean Tatar political prisoner-journalist transferred to strict conditions of detention
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner-journalist transferred to strict conditions of detention
30 October 2024

Crimean Tatar journalist Osman Arifmemetov has been transferred to strict conditions of detention in the Minusinsk prison in Krasnoyarsk Krai. In connection with this, he is prohibited from calling his relatives. This was reported by Krymskaya Solidarnost with reference to the prisoner's mother Emdiye Arifmemetova.

Rally against extradition of Chechen native to Russia held in Austria
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Rally against extradition of Chechen native to Russia held in Austria
30 October 2024

About 30 people took part in a rally in front of the Bosnia and Herzegovina embassy in Vienna. People spoke out against the extradition of Chechen native Selima Khadisova to Russia. If this happens, she will face torture, serious violations of her rights and even death, human rights activists believe.

State Duma deputy from Chechnya will seek to lift the ban on hijabs in Vladimir schools
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State Duma deputy from Chechnya will seek to lift the ban on hijabs in Vladimir schools
30 October 2024

State Duma deputy from the Chechen Republic Adam Delimkhanov said that he will seek to lift the ban on wearing hijabs in schools in the Vladimir region. He called the decision of the regional authorities a gross violation of the Constitution, which guarantees freedom of religion, and promised that he and his colleagues will defend the rights of followers of Islam.

Outraged in the Caucasus over the ban on hijabs in Vladimir schools
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Outraged in the Caucasus over the ban on hijabs in Vladimir schools
29 October 2024

The North Caucasus Muslim Coordination Center (NCMC) criticized the decision to ban hijabs in schools in the Vladimir region. The order banning "religious clothing" in educational institutions was issued by the regional Ministry of Education. NCMC emphasizes that the order focuses specifically on Muslim clothing. For more details, watch our video.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner placed in solitary confinement and deprived of medical care
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner placed in solitary confinement and deprived of medical care
29 October 2024

Crimean Tatar Rustem Gugurik was placed in solitary confinement in IK-8 in Buryatia three times in six months. According to his relatives, the man is losing his hearing, is not receiving medication for his heart, and his stomach problems have worsened.

In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a participant in the SVO was given a year in prison
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In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a participant in the SVO was given a year in prison
29 October 2024

The Nalchik Garrison Military Court found contract soldier Sergei Ti guilty of evading military service. He was sentenced to one year of imprisonment in a general regime colony.

Six Crimean Tatar political prisoners have had their arrest extended
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Six Crimean Tatar political prisoners have had their arrest extended
25 October 2024

The activists of the Crimean Solidarity movement from Bakhchisarai, Seidamet Mustafayev, Eldar Yakubov, Abdulmedzhit Seytumerov, Ruslan Asanov, Ametkhan Umerov and Remzi Nimetulayev, have been left in pretrial detention again until February 23, 2025. This decision was made by the Southern Military Court in Rostov.

Magomed Alkhanov and other prisoners are being tortured in Taganrog Pretrial Detention Center
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Magomed Alkhanov and other prisoners are being tortured in Taganrog Pretrial Detention Center
25 October 2024

Prisoners in Taganrog Pretrial Detention Center No. 2 are being tortured, including Chechen native Magomed Alkhanov. The victims are being asked to confess to complicity in the escape from Rostov-on-Don Pretrial Detention Center No. 1 and to tell which of the prison employees helped organize the escape. This was reported by the Memorial Human Rights Center.

Four Dagestani residents detained on terrorism charges
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Four Dagestani residents detained on terrorism charges
24 October 2024

Four Dagestani residents were detained on suspicion of organizing and participating in a terrorist group in the city of Derbent. According to security forces, accomplices of the suspects were previously detained in this case.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner complained about lack of food and no walks
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner complained about lack of food and no walks
24 October 2024

Activist Aziz Akhtemov, sentenced to 13 years in prison, complained about lack of food and no walks during the transfer. He was taken to SIZO-1 in the Novosibirsk region, but this is not the final destination. The political prisoner is not informed which colony he is being taken to.