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Azerbaijani oppositionist announces new hunger strike
Human rights
Azerbaijani oppositionist announces new hunger strike
31 October 2024

Azerbaijani Popular Front Party activist Alezamin Salayev, who was sentenced to four years in prison, has announced a hunger strike in prison. He demands freedom not only for himself, but also for all other political prisoners.

Georgia investigates election violations
Politics
Georgia investigates election violations
31 October 2024

The Georgian Prosecutor's Office is investigating 47 criminal cases in connection with possible violations in the parliamentary elections. Among them are falsification, influence on the will of the voter, violation of the secrecy of the ballot, bribery, obstruction of journalistic activity, as well as violence and threats.

Armenia announces imminent signing of peace treaty with Azerbaijan
Politics
Armenia announces imminent signing of peace treaty with Azerbaijan
31 October 2024

Baku and Yerevan still need to agree on a couple of formulations in the text of the peace treaty. This was stated by the head of the Armenian Foreign Ministry Ararat Mirzoyan.

Wanted lawyer detained in Chechnya
Human rights
Wanted lawyer detained in Chechnya
31 October 2024

Lawyer Timur Idalov was detained in Chechnya and sent to Nalchik to attend a court hearing in a case in which he is a defendant.

In the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, two people died as a result of an explosion in a house
Society
In the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, two people died as a result of an explosion in a house
31 October 2024

An explosion occurred in an apartment building in the capital of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, Cherkessk. Two people died and several were injured after two floors collapsed.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner-journalist transferred to strict conditions of detention
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner-journalist transferred to strict conditions of detention
30 October 2024

Crimean Tatar journalist Osman Arifmemetov has been transferred to strict conditions of detention in the Minusinsk prison in Krasnoyarsk Krai. In connection with this, he is prohibited from calling his relatives. This was reported by Krymskaya Solidarnost with reference to the prisoner's mother Emdiye Arifmemetova.

Rally against extradition of Chechen native to Russia held in Austria
Human rights
Rally against extradition of Chechen native to Russia held in Austria
30 October 2024

About 30 people took part in a rally in front of the Bosnia and Herzegovina embassy in Vienna. People spoke out against the extradition of Chechen native Selima Khadisova to Russia. If this happens, she will face torture, serious violations of her rights and even death, human rights activists believe.

US and European Diplomatic Leaders Call on Georgia to Investigate Election Violations
Politics
US and European Diplomatic Leaders Call on Georgia to Investigate Election Violations
30 October 2024

After numerous complaints, the Georgian Central Election Commission called on the prosecutor's office to launch an investigation into possible falsification of the parliamentary election results.

State Duma deputy from Chechnya will seek to lift the ban on hijabs in Vladimir schools
Human rights
State Duma deputy from Chechnya will seek to lift the ban on hijabs in Vladimir schools
30 October 2024

State Duma deputy from the Chechen Republic Adam Delimkhanov said that he will seek to lift the ban on wearing hijabs in schools in the Vladimir region. He called the decision of the regional authorities a gross violation of the Constitution, which guarantees freedom of religion, and promised that he and his colleagues will defend the rights of followers of Islam.

Outraged in the Caucasus over the ban on hijabs in Vladimir schools
Human rights
Outraged in the Caucasus over the ban on hijabs in Vladimir schools
29 October 2024

The North Caucasus Muslim Coordination Center (NCMC) criticized the decision to ban hijabs in schools in the Vladimir region. The order banning "religious clothing" in educational institutions was issued by the regional Ministry of Education. NCMC emphasizes that the order focuses specifically on Muslim clothing. For more details, watch our video.