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A Crimean Tatar Muslim may be released from the colony due to lack of eyesight
Human rights
A Crimean Tatar Muslim may be released from the colony due to lack of eyesight
25 April 2025

Alexander Syzykov, a Muslim sentenced to 17 years in Crimea, can be released from the Minusinsk prison in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. He has a visual disability of the 1st group. The corresponding appeal to the court was filed by the FSIN.

The authorities of Dagestan are seeking the transfer of those involved in the
Human rights
The authorities of Dagestan are seeking the transfer of those involved in the "airport case" to local colonies
24 April 2025

The authorities will seek to phase out those convicted in the case of mass riots at the Makhachkala airport in the colonies of the republic. Zapyr Alkhasov announced this at a session of the parliament.

In the CBD, another serviceman was sentenced to a long term for deserting the unit
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In the CBD, another serviceman was sentenced to a long term for deserting the unit
23 April 2025

The Nalchik Garrison Military Court sentenced Dmitry Prozorovsky to five years. He was found guilty of voluntarily leaving his place of military service during the period of mobilization.

The Crimean Tatar political prisoner was placed in a prison hospital because of his serious condition
Human rights
The Crimean Tatar political prisoner was placed in a prison hospital because of his serious condition
23 April 2025

Yashar Shikhametov, a 54-year-old Crimean Tatar, was transferred to a correctional institution in the Saratov region. Previously, he had difficulty moving due to serious back problems, complained of increasing pain in the heart, liver, and kidneys.

After filing lawsuits, the Crimean Tatar political prisoner was transferred to a colony closer to home
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After filing lawsuits, the Crimean Tatar political prisoner was transferred to a colony closer to home
22 April 2025

Arsen Abhairov, a Crimean Tatar, was transferred from IK-8 Ulan-Ude (Buryatia) to IK-3 Chuvashia. The first colony was located 7 thousand km from home, the second - 2 thousand.

Witnesses did not confirm the guilt of the participants in the
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Witnesses did not confirm the guilt of the participants in the "airport case"
21 April 2025

11 prosecution witnesses could not identify the defendants accused of the pogrom at the Makhachkala airport after the arrival of the flight from Israel.

Supporters of persecuted journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova paid a fine for her
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Supporters of persecuted journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova paid a fine for her
20 April 2025

Journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova, who was held under arrest for more than a year on charges of exonerating the Taliban, paid a fine of 600,000 rubles with the help of her fellow citizens, according to the court's decision. At the same time, the day before, the Supreme Court of Russia decided to remove the Afghan movement from the list of terrorists.

In Stavropol, after the announcement, officials refused to impose fines for prayers in public places
Religion
In Stavropol, after the announcement, officials refused to impose fines for prayers in public places
19 April 2025

The "International Association of Muslim Lawyers" (MAYUM) reported that the administration of the Andropovskogo district of the Stavropol region warned about the inadmissibility of performing prayers in public places. However, after the announcement, regional officials canceled the decision.

The Supreme Court upheld the long sentences of five Crimean Tatar political prisoners
Human rights
The Supreme Court upheld the long sentences of five Crimean Tatar political prisoners
18 April 2025

The Supreme Court held a review of the cassation appeal filed in the case of five Crimean Tatars - Akim Bekirov, Asan Yanikov, Eskender Suleymanov, Rustem Seythalilov and Seytvela Seytabdiev. They were accused of participating in a terrorist organization and preparing for a violent seizure of power.

A resident of North Ossetia with an injury and without an eye was again taken to the
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A resident of North Ossetia with an injury and without an eye was again taken to the "SVO"
18 April 2025

Participant of the "special military operation" Dzate Mamitov from North Ossetia was again taken to the combat zone - to the assault brigade. At the same time, he previously lost an eye and did not fully heal his leg after the injury. The man's whereabouts are unknown.