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Student from Kalmykia Detained Based on Her Appearance
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Student from Kalmykia Detained Based on Her Appearance
8 July 2026

A student from Kalmykia has complained that she spent about five hours at a police station after being detained near the Zyablikovo metro station in Moscow. She only recently—nearly a month later—shared details of the June 11 incident with journalists from the "Ostorozhno, Moskva" Telegram channel.

A forum in Azerbaijan called for protecting the rights of non-Russian peoples in Russia and not forcing them to fight against Ukraine
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A forum in Azerbaijan called for protecting the rights of non-Russian peoples in Russia and not forcing them to fight against Ukraine
6 July 2026

An international conference, "Cultural and Ethnic Diversity: Lessons of History, Contemporary Challenges," was held in Shusha, Azerbaijan.

Chechen resident returning from Moscow forced to sign confession in
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Chechen resident returning from Moscow forced to sign confession in "Syria" case
2 July 2026

Imam Arsanov, a 28-year-old native of Chechnya, was detained at Grozny Airport upon his return from Moscow and has been held for over two months at the base of the Akhmat Kadyrov Special Purpose Patrol-Guard Police Regiment. This was reported by the Chechen movement NIYSO and a source for Kavkaz.Realii.

NIYSO: Imam in Ingushetia taken away after search; previously pressured to cooperate
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NIYSO: Imam in Ingushetia taken away after search; previously pressured to cooperate
30 June 2026

Today, Idris Tumgoev, imam of the Akhli Sunnah mosque, was taken away from his home in the Ingush village of Surkhakhi. Law enforcement conducted a search of his home. He was then taken to an unknown location, according to the opposition Chechen channel NIYSO. The reasons for his detention are also unknown.

Chechen activists once again demand protection for refugees from the North Caucasus at the Finnish Embassy in Vienna
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Chechen activists once again demand protection for refugees from the North Caucasus at the Finnish Embassy in Vienna
27 June 2026

Representatives of the Chechen diaspora in Vienna organized a protest outside the Finnish Embassy. The activists' main demand was to prevent the extradition to Russia of refugees from the North Caucasus, who face the threat of torture and repression in their home countries. Human rights activist Roza Dunaeva provided information on this matter.

Azerbaijani opposition figure Karimli announced a tightening of detention conditions
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Azerbaijani opposition figure Karimli announced a tightening of detention conditions
26 June 2026

The detention conditions of Azerbaijani opposition figure and leader of the Popular Front Party (PFPA), Ali Karimli, have been significantly tightened. The politician told his family that the wave of repressive measures began after his interview with France 24. He was subsequently transferred to another facility.

Natives of Chechnya and Dagestan received lengthy prison sentences for attacking Pskov paratroopers
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Natives of Chechnya and Dagestan received lengthy prison sentences for attacking Pskov paratroopers
25 June 2026

The Southern District Military Court sentenced Arslan Taushev, a native of Chechnya, and Rasul Koshmanbetov, a native of Dagestan, to 23 and 24 years in a maximum-security penal colony, respectively. Both men were found guilty of participating in an attack on Pskov paratroopers during the Second Russo-Chechen War in 2000.

NIYSO: Men of Conscription Age Being Detained in Chechnya
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NIYSO: Men of Conscription Age Being Detained in Chechnya
24 June 2026

Representatives of the Chechen opposition movement NIYSO reported raids and detentions of men of conscription age. Activists claim these measures are being carried out in the Naursky and Nadterechny districts of Chechnya.

A member of the Ulema Council of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims has been accused of terrorist activity
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A member of the Ulema Council of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims has been accused of terrorist activity
24 June 2026

The Moscow Garrison Military Court has arrested Visam Ali Bardvil, a member of the Ulema Council of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia and imam of the South Butovo mosque. He was charged under Part 2 of Article 205.5 of the Criminal Code (participation in the activities of a terrorist organization).

NIYSO: Prospective Students in Chechnya Are Being Redirected to Military Enlistment Offices
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NIYSO: Prospective Students in Chechnya Are Being Redirected to Military Enlistment Offices
22 June 2026

The Chechen opposition movement NIYSO, recognized as extremist in Russia, reported that young people arriving in Grozny to enroll in universities are being redirected to the military enlistment office and drafted into military service. This information has not yet been confirmed by other sources, and regional authorities are refraining from comment.