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A secret prosecution witness in the Crimean Tatar case was unable to describe the defendants.
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A secret prosecution witness in the Crimean Tatar case was unable to describe the defendants.
18 May 2026

A secret prosecution witness testified in the Southern District Military Court during the trial of the "fourth Dzhankoy group" of Crimean Tatars. 

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Security forces' "preventive measures" in Crimea ahead of the anniversary of the deportation of the Crimean Tatar people
16 May 2026

In the run-up to the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Deportation of the Crimean Tatar People, law enforcement officials began handing out official warnings to Crimean Tatar activists and human rights defenders against participating in unauthorized events.

In Nalchik, a serviceman was sentenced to five years for failing to report for duty.
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In Nalchik, a serviceman was sentenced to five years for failing to report for duty.
15 May 2026

A court hearing at the Nalchik Garrison Military Court concluded with the sentencing of Astemir Maremukov. 

A teenager kidnapped in Kabardino-Balkaria has had his legal appeal against security forces denied
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A teenager kidnapped in Kabardino-Balkaria has had his legal appeal against security forces denied
14 May 2026

The Military Court of Cassation has denied the defense of abducted Nalchik resident Kazbek Yemkuzhev's appeal. It concerned the decision of the Nalchik Garrison Military Court, which dismissed his complaint regarding the inaction of the investigation. The lawyers were challenging the refusal to initiate criminal proceedings against security forces for Yemkuzhev's kidnapping.

An Azerbaijani opposition figure condemned the authorities for banning Karimli from attending his father's funeral
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An Azerbaijani opposition figure condemned the authorities for banning Karimli from attending his father's funeral
13 May 2026

Fuad Gahramanli, an Azerbaijani opposition figure, sharply criticized the government of Ilham Aliyev. The reason was the ban imposed on Ali Karimli, the leader of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), who was unable to attend his father's funeral.

Kazakhstan has extended the detention of Mansur Movlaev, whose extradition is being sought by Russian authorities
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Kazakhstan has extended the detention of Mansur Movlaev, whose extradition is being sought by Russian authorities
11 May 2026

The Almaty Investigative Court in Kazakhstan has extended the extradition detention of Chechen native Mansur Movlaev by two months. It was previously reported that he faces deportation to Russia.

An Azerbaijani political prisoner called the lack of medical care
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An Azerbaijani political prisoner called the lack of medical care "torture."
8 May 2026

The situation of Azerbaijani opposition figure and political prisoner Tofig Yagublu is causing serious concern among his family due to the rapid deterioration of his health. He is in critical condition and is deprived of adequate medical care.

A Chechen native who reported torture in prison colonies was allowed to see his family
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A Chechen native who reported torture in prison colonies was allowed to see his family
7 May 2026

Sai-Akhmed Visangiriyev, a Chechen native who was tortured and subjected to rights abuses in correctional facilities in the Vladimir region, was allowed to hold an extended meeting with his family.

A Crimean Tatar journalist was taken from pretrial detention center for surgery; his family doesn't know where he is
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A Crimean Tatar journalist was taken from pretrial detention center for surgery; his family doesn't know where he is
6 May 2026

Citizen journalist Vilen Temeryanov, sentenced to 14 years in prison, has been transferred from Rostov-on-Don's Pretrial Detention Center No. 1 to a hospital. This was reported by his wife, Elmaz Temeryanova.

Azerbaijani political prisoners appeal to the UN Secretary-General
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Azerbaijani political prisoners appeal to the UN Secretary-General
6 May 2026

Economist Fazil Gasimov and investigative journalist Hafiz Babali, both prominent political prisoners in Azerbaijan, have addressed an open letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. This appeal, published on behalf of the Committee for the Defense of Political Prisoners ahead of the 13th session of the UN World Urban Forum, aims to draw global attention to the grave human rights situation in Azerbaijan.