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A native of Chechnya has been on a hunger strike in a Karelian colony for almost a month
Human rights
A native of Chechnya has been on a hunger strike in a Karelian colony for almost a month
28 May 2024

Since May 3, in penal colony No. 9 in the Republic of Karelia, prisoner and native of Chechnya Beslan Gadaev has been on a hunger strike. He protests against regular placement in a punishment cell and various harassment by colony staff. This was reported by the Civic Assistance Committee.

Zarema Musaeva's parole court hearing was unexpectedly postponed a month later
Human rights
Zarema Musaeva's parole court hearing was unexpectedly postponed a month later
27 May 2024

Today, a court hearing in Chechnya to consider the issue of parole for Zarema Musaeva was canceled. It was postponed to June 26, the Team Against Torture reported.

A Chechen athlete accused of justifying terrorism complained about the delay in the investigation
Human rights
A Chechen athlete accused of justifying terrorism complained about the delay in the investigation
27 May 2024

MMA athlete of Chechen origin Ilyas Yakubov announced that the investigation is being delayed, which is taking a long time and is ineffective. The accused has been held in a pre-trial detention center for eight months; the Moscow City Court and lower authorities refused house arrest.

More than 200 people were detained during protests in Armenia
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More than 200 people were detained during protests in Armenia
27 May 2024

Today, the police detained over 230 participants in the disobedience protest in Yerevan. They are supporters of the “Tavush for the Motherland” movement. Protesters blocked dozens of streets in the central area of the capital.

A case was opened against a resident of Dagestan for cutting off Russian flags
Human rights
A case was opened against a resident of Dagestan for cutting off Russian flags
24 May 2024

A criminal case on the rehabilitation of Nazism was opened against a 19-year-old resident of Dagestan. According to the security forces, the young man cut off the red flags placed on the central streets of the village of Karabudakhkent. The flags were considered “symbols of the glory of Russia.” The case was initiated based on materials from the Federal Security Service.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner complained of deteriorating health
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner complained of deteriorating health
24 May 2024

Crimean Tatar political prisoner Ismet Ibragimov, serving a sentence in Dimitrovgrad prison in the Ulyanovsk region, needs dental treatment. The man is also bothered by stomach pain.

Kadyrov’s son, after being appointed Minister of the Chechen Republic for Physical Education and Sports, became president of Akhmat
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Kadyrov’s son, after being appointed Minister of the Chechen Republic for Physical Education and Sports, became president of Akhmat
23 May 2024

The 18-year-old son of the head of Chechnya, who recently headed the regional Ministry of Sports, Akhmat Kadyrov, was also appointed president of the Akhmat football club. This was reported by Magomed Daudov, who previously held this position for about 13 years.

Political prisoner Oleg Orlov, held in a pre-trial detention center, cannot call his wife
Human rights
Political prisoner Oleg Orlov, held in a pre-trial detention center, cannot call his wife
23 May 2024

Political prisoner, co-chairman of the Memorial Human Rights Center Oleg Orlov cannot call his wife Tatyana Kasatkina from the Syzran pre-trial detention center. At the same time, he has official judicial permission, reports the Memorial Human Rights Protection Center.

In Moscow, a student who spoke out against Stalin's repressions was expelled and is being drafted into the army.
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In Moscow, a student who spoke out against Stalin's repressions was expelled and is being drafted into the army.
23 May 2024

A student at the Russian State Social University (RGSU) named Alan argued about Stalinist repressions during a lecture, as reported by Baza.

A criminal case was opened against a resident of Vladikavkaz for making an anti-war comment.
Human rights
A criminal case was opened against a resident of Vladikavkaz for making an anti-war comment.
23 May 2024

Law enforcement agencies of North Ossetia opened a criminal case against 33-year-old Teona K. from Vladikavkaz under the article of discrediting the Russian army. The reason was her comment in the “Emergency/Vladikavkaz” group, made back in October 2022. In it, the woman stated that she did not feel sorry for the mercenaries who went to kill for money and got into a foreign country.