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A well-known former lawyer from North Ossetia has had his arrest extended
Society
A well-known former lawyer from North Ossetia has had his arrest extended
14 November 2024

The Moscow Garrison Military Court has extended the arrest of former lawyer Elman Pashayev from North Ossetia. He is accused of fraud on an especially large scale.

Convicted Crimean Tatar activist denied urgent treatment
Human rights
Convicted Crimean Tatar activist denied urgent treatment
14 November 2024

60-year-old Crimean Tatar Ruslan Nagaev is kept in the dark about the date of his operation. The man, recently sentenced to 13 years, was transferred from the Verkhneuralsk prison to IK-21 in the village of Iksa in the Arkhangelsk region. From there he was almost immediately taken to the hospital at the Federal Penitentiary Service, where he has already spent a week.

RSF demands that Azerbaijan release free press representatives and protect environmental journalism
Human rights
RSF demands that Azerbaijan release free press representatives and protect environmental journalism
13 November 2024

Ahead of the opening of the 29th UN Climate Change Conference in the Azerbaijani capital Baku, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) called on the international community to put pressure on Azerbaijan to release imprisoned journalists and put an end to gross violations of their rights.

A native of Chechnya was sentenced to a term in a penal colony under a terrorism article
Human rights
A native of Chechnya was sentenced to a term in a penal colony under a terrorism article
13 November 2024

The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation upheld the sentence of six years in prison for 32-year-old Almira Ayupova. The native of Chechnya was found guilty of participating in the international terrorist organization "Islamic State" in Syria. Both prosecution witnesses did not actually confirm the woman's guilt.

Georgian authorities skeptical about opposition's decision to give up parliamentary mandates
Politics
Georgian authorities skeptical about opposition's decision to give up parliamentary mandates
13 November 2024

The first session of parliament will be held in Georgia in 10 days after the results of the parliamentary elections are announced. This was announced by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. He noted that the presence of the president is not required for this and the deputies will hold the session without the consent of Salome Zurabishvili. She is an opponent of the ruling Georgian Dream party.

New US National Security Advisor Co-authors Report Calling Ivanishvili Putin's Ally
Politics
New US National Security Advisor Co-authors Report Calling Ivanishvili Putin's Ally
13 November 2024

A former Special Forces officer, Republican Congressman Mike Waltz, will be appointed US National Security Advisor. This was announced by the country's President-elect Donald Trump.

Azerbaijan and Armenia to continue discussing peace treaty
Politics
Azerbaijan and Armenia to continue discussing peace treaty
13 November 2024

Baku and Yerevan will return to discussing the text of the peace treaty in December. This was stated by the assistant to the President of Azerbaijan Hikmet Hajiyev. He noted that the meeting of the heads of Azerbaijan and Armenia on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan laid positive impetus for continuing the negotiations.

Human rights
School principal fined over book "Hidden History of the Tatars"
13 November 2024

A book called "Hidden History of the Tatars" was found in the library of School No. 4 in the village of Verkhneyarkeevo in Bashkortostan. It was previously recognized as extremist.

11 school principals fired in Chechnya
Society
11 school principals fired in Chechnya
13 November 2024

After an unscheduled certification in Chechnya, 11 school principals were fired. They failed the inspection, said the head of the region, Ramzan Kadyrov.

Dagestani historian and Caucasus specialist who was subjected to searches was banned from participating in a scientific conference
Human rights
Dagestani historian and Caucasus specialist who was subjected to searches was banned from participating in a scientific conference
12 November 2024

Dagestani historian and Caucasus specialist Khadzhi Murad Donogo reported that he was first allowed, and then secretly banned from participating in the interregional scientific and practical conference "National-state formations in Russia: history and modernity", dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Ingushetia.