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Following increasing attacks on activists, protesters in Georgia will be banned from covering their faces
Politics
Following increasing attacks on activists, protesters in Georgia will be banned from covering their faces
8 December 2024

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze promised that the ruling party would pass a law banning protesters from covering their faces in various ways. The statement was made in response to the increasing number of attacks on activists, oppositionists and representatives of the independent press, in particular the TV Pirveli film crew.

26 protesters in Georgia face long prison terms
Human rights
26 protesters in Georgia face long prison terms
6 December 2024

In recent days, 26 people have been detained in criminal cases related to riots at rallies in Georgia. Some of them face up to 7 years in prison, others – up to 9. Another 300 people have been detained under administrative articles.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner has serious health problems
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner has serious health problems
6 December 2024

In prison No. 2 in the Vladimir region, Crimean Tatar Asan Akhtemov's eyesight has significantly deteriorated due to the lack of light in his cell. In addition, his knees began to hurt and he has almost no teeth left.

A case has been opened against a native of Ingushetia for criticizing the USSR during the war
Human rights
A case has been opened against a native of Ingushetia for criticizing the USSR during the war
6 December 2024

Law enforcement agencies of the Tyumen region have opened a criminal case against a local resident, a native of Ingushetia M. Barkinkhoev under Part 2 of Article 354.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation - on the rehabilitation of Nazism. In social networks, he negatively commented on the USSR during the Great Patriotic War.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner denied treatment and clothing
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner denied treatment and clothing
6 December 2024

Ayder Dzhepparov, sentenced to 17 years, is experiencing health problems in a penal colony in the Arkhangelsk region.

Bosnia and Herzegovina will not deport a Chechen refugee
Human rights
Bosnia and Herzegovina will not deport a Chechen refugee
5 December 2024

The Tuzla court in Bosnia and Herzegovina has refused to extradite Chechen native Selima Khadisova to Russia. In addition, she will be released from custody. The authorities of the state in southeastern Europe ruled that Moscow did not provide the necessary documents for the extradition of the refugee.

A case has been opened against a Tatar activist for the words “Russia oppresses other nations”
Human rights
A case has been opened against a Tatar activist for the words “Russia oppresses other nations”
5 December 2024

73-year-old veteran of the Tatar national movement Zinnur Agliullin was accused of repeated “incitement of hatred or enmity” (Article 282 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). Previously, he was repeatedly fined under Article 20.3.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses on incitement of hatred or enmity due to criticism of the leadership of Tatarstan.

Austria refused to extradite a Chechen refugee to Russia
Human rights
Austria refused to extradite a Chechen refugee to Russia
5 December 2024

A court in Austria refused to extradite a native of Chechnya, Zhabrail Musikhanov, to the Russian authorities. He is in a Vienna hospital with cancer.

Former Deputy Head of the Federal Penitentiary Service of North Ossetia Avoids Liability for Using Prisoner Labor and Theft
Society
Former Deputy Head of the Federal Penitentiary Service of North Ossetia Avoids Liability for Using Prisoner Labor and Theft
4 December 2024

The Prigorodny District Court of North Ossetia found former Deputy Head of the Federal Penitentiary Service Amiran Tigiev guilty under three articles - illegal entrepreneurship, especially large-scale theft and abuse of power. However, he was released from punishment due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.

The Ombudsman and the initiative group of medical workers of Georgia call for an end to violence against protesters
Society
The Ombudsman and the initiative group of medical workers of Georgia call for an end to violence against protesters
4 December 2024

The Public Defender of Georgia Levan Ioseliani appealed to the Ministry of Internal Affairs with a demand to immediately respond to the police abuse against the protesters. In particular, the Ombudsman accuses the security forces of using brutal physical violence as punishment.