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Spouse of Azerbaijani political prisoner speaks about the plight of a large family
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Spouse of Azerbaijani political prisoner speaks about the plight of a large family
27 September 2024

The wife of Agyl Humbatov, an activist of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan sentenced to 10 years, demanded that the country's president release her husband and pay her benefits. According to her, the three-child family is in a state of poverty and lives only on the benefits of one of the children.

Zarema Musayeva's condition is close to critical
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Zarema Musayeva's condition is close to critical
26 September 2024

The health of Zarema Musayeva, the mother of Chechen activists Yangulbaevs, has sharply worsened in a Chechen prison colony. Her blood sugar level has not been controlled by regular medications for three months now, and the indicators are close to critical, the lawyer reported. For more details, watch our video.

The son of a Chechen billionaire was released from custody
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The son of a Chechen billionaire was released from custody
26 September 2024

23-year-old Timur Bazhaev, the son of Chechen billionaire Musa Bazhaev, was released from custody. Earlier, a criminal case was opened against him under the article on the use of violence against a representative of the authorities.

Another kidnapping has occurred in Chechnya
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Another kidnapping has occurred in Chechnya
26 September 2024

A resident of the village of Ilskhan-Yurt in the Kurchaloyevsky district of Chechnya, Adam Akhmatov, was kidnapped four days ago. Since then, he has been held in the Kurchaloyevsky police department. This was reported by the Chechen opposition Telegram channel NIYSO.

A man mobilized from Chechnya to the
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A man mobilized from Chechnya to the "SVO" was convicted of refusing to participate in combat operations due to medical treatment
26 September 2024

The Grozny Garrison Court sentenced Valigulla Magomedov, who was mobilized from Chechnya, to two years in a penal colony. He was found guilty of refusing to go to war from his unit.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner transferred to another colony
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner transferred to another colony
26 September 2024

Crimean Tatar activist Rustem Seitkhalilov, who was sentenced to 14 years in prison, was taken out of a prison in the Ulyanovsk region. He is being transferred to a colony.

Chechnya May Have Kidnapped Dzhokhar Dudayev's Relative
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Chechnya May Have Kidnapped Dzhokhar Dudayev's Relative
26 September 2024

Lom-Ali Idigov, a cousin of the first president of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria Dzhokhar Dudayev, has been kidnapped in Chechnya. This was reported by the Chechen opposition Telegram channel 1ADAT.

A Chechen resident sentenced to life imprisonment has been recognized as a political prisoner
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A Chechen resident sentenced to life imprisonment has been recognized as a political prisoner
25 September 2024

The independent human rights project "Support for Political Prisoners. Memorial" has recognized Mekhidi Timerbulatov as a political prisoner. A resident of the Chechen city of Gudermes has been sentenced to life imprisonment on charges of committing a terrorist act, which human rights activists believe to be fabricated.

Zarema Musayeva's Health Has Deteriorated Sharply in a Chechen Prison
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Zarema Musayeva's Health Has Deteriorated Sharply in a Chechen Prison
25 September 2024

The health of Zarema Musayeva, the mother of activists convicted in Chechnya, is close to critical; she is awaiting hospitalization. The woman has insulin-dependent diabetes type 2, her blood sugar levels have reached 30, approaching the critical mark. Constantly increasing the insulin dose does not help.

Three men to stand trial in Stavropol for desecrating the Eternal Flame
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Three men to stand trial in Stavropol for desecrating the Eternal Flame
24 September 2024

A criminal case against Islam Terloev, Alikhan Maashaev and Abdul Avtorkhanov has been submitted to the Stavropol Regional Court for consideration. They are accused of desecrating symbols of military glory by a group of people (Part 4 of Article 354.1 of the Criminal Code).