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После перевода в другую колонию крымскотатарского политзаключенного снова посадили в ШИЗО
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После перевода в другую колонию крымскотатарского политзаключенного снова посадили в ШИЗО
29 January 2025

Крымчанина Али Федорова, который с 29 ноября находился в ШИЗО ИК-5 по Удмуртии, перевели в другую колонию – в ИК-8 того же региона. На новом месте его снова поместили в изолятор до конца февраля.

In the Karachay-Cherkessia Republic, the crimes of German troops during the Great Patriotic War were recognized as genocide
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In the Karachay-Cherkessia Republic, the crimes of German troops during the Great Patriotic War were recognized as genocide
28 January 2025

The Supreme Court of Karachay-Cherkessia recognized the actions of the fascists in the region during the Great Patriotic War as genocide. The resolution states that during the occupation, crimes were committed against at least 7,500 civilians and prisoners of war.

In Chechnya and Dagestan, SVO members were sentenced to six years
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In Chechnya and Dagestan, SVO members were sentenced to six years
28 January 2025

Akhmed Tsitskiev, who served under contract in one of the Chechen units, was sentenced to six years in prison. Despite having a concussion and a wound, he was found guilty of abandoning the military unit.

Azerbaijan says it will hand over scandalous judge to Russia
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Azerbaijan says it will hand over scandalous judge to Russia
28 January 2025

Ex-judge Elena Khakhaleva, detained in Azerbaijan, will be extradited to Russia after a court decision. She tried to fly from Baku to Dubai, but Azerbaijani security forces prevented her.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner held in solitary confinement for over two months
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner held in solitary confinement for over two months
28 January 2025

Crimean Tatar Seyran Saliev has been held in solitary confinement in IK-4 in the Tula Region for over two months. His wife was told that he was recognized as a “malicious violator of the established order.” However, it was not specified what violations were the reasons for his constant placement in solitary confinement.

Spouse of Azerbaijani political prisoner claims he was not given medical care
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Spouse of Azerbaijani political prisoner claims he was not given medical care
28 January 2025

The wife of Agil Humbatov, an activist of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan sentenced to 10 years, reported that he was not given medical care after a tooth extraction.

Amnesty International has once again reported on the intensification of political repression and human rights violations in Azerbaijan
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Amnesty International has once again reported on the intensification of political repression and human rights violations in Azerbaijan
27 January 2025

The international human rights organization Amnesty International has noted in its new report on Azerbaijan that there are no signs of improvement in the human rights situation in the country. The document states that repression and torture are used against human rights defenders and journalists.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner delivered to prison after two months of transportation
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner delivered to prison after two months of transportation
27 January 2025

Seyran Khairedinov, sentenced to 12 years in prison, was delivered from Crimea to Vladimir Prison No. 2 two months after the start of the transfer. During this time, the Crimean Tatar's "allergy worsened due to nerves," his wife Zarema said. He also had an acute respiratory viral infection.

A native of Dagestan who was tortured by police officers in the Moscow region was visited by investigators and activists
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A native of Dagestan who was tortured by police officers in the Moscow region was visited by investigators and activists
27 January 2025

Members of the Public Monitoring Commission of the Moscow Region visited a native of Dagestan, Magomed Magomedov, who was injured in the Razvilkovsky police department of the Leninsky urban district. On January 20, he was taken to the department and tortured.

A resident of Dagestan complained about falsification of charges of participation in an illegal armed group
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A resident of Dagestan complained about falsification of charges of participation in an illegal armed group
27 January 2025

A court in Khasavyurt extended the arrest of a local resident Devlet Ismailov, accused of participating in a terrorist organization, until March. His defense stated that the arrest was unfounded and the criminal case was falsified.