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Dagestan leads among the regions of the North Caucasus in terms of the number of deaths in the North Caucasus
Society
Dagestan leads among the regions of the North Caucasus in terms of the number of deaths in the North Caucasus
11 March 2024

According to official reports, the largest number of military personnel from the regions of the North Caucasian Federal District who died in the Northern Military District was in Dagestan – 776 people. In second place was the Stavropol Territory - 300 people.

Azerbaijan opposes repression of media
Human rights
Azerbaijan opposes repression of media
11 March 2024

The National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF) of Azerbaijan condemned the massive repression of independent media. We are talking about the arrest of employees of the publications Abzas Media and Toplum TV, as well as civil activists.

Ingushetia, Chechnya and Dagestan are recognized as the least debt-ridden regions
Economy
Ingushetia, Chechnya and Dagestan are recognized as the least debt-ridden regions
11 March 2024

Three regions of the North Caucasian Federal District are among the leaders in terms of the least debt burden of the population. RIA Novosti provided data on bank loans for the period from February 1, 2023 to February 1, 2024.

The month of Ramadan is coming
Society
The month of Ramadan is coming
10 March 2024

The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation declared March 11 the first day of Ramadan. It is on this day that Muslims of the North Caucasus, Crimea and most of the Islamic world will tomorrow have the first fast of the holy month of Ramadan.

Said-Mukhamad Dzhumaev was transferred to strict conditions of detention
Human rights
Said-Mukhamad Dzhumaev was transferred to strict conditions of detention
10 March 2024

A political prisoner, a native of Chechnya, Said-Mukhamad Dzhumaev, was transferred to a single cell-type room (EPKT). There, the convicted person is completely isolated and his rights are limited as much as possible. Last year, Dzhumaev was repeatedly placed in the punishment cell IK-3 in the Tambov region.

Great Britain will protect Armenia from possible threats from Russia
Politics
Great Britain will protect Armenia from possible threats from Russia
10 March 2024

British Deputy Defense Minister James Heappie, in his response to parliament, said that London is ready to support Armenia in the face of “threats emanating from Russia.” According to him, Great Britain recognizes Yerevan’s right to suspend participation in the CSTO.

A SVO participant from Dagestan was sentenced to five and a half years for leaving his unit
Human rights
A SVO participant from Dagestan was sentenced to five and a half years for leaving his unit
10 March 2024

The Makhachkala Garrison Court sentenced contract soldier Artur Sabraliev to 5.5 years. He left the military unit in Ukraine, went home, and then returned.

The Muftiate of Georgia demanded an investigation into the protest against Muslim Friday prayers
Human rights
The Muftiate of Georgia demanded an investigation into the protest against Muslim Friday prayers
9 March 2024

The Friday prayer of Muslims in the village of Adigeni in Georgia was disrupted due to a protest organized by local residents against its holding. The Georgian Muslim Union condemned the persecution of people on ethnic and religious grounds and demanded an investigation into the incident.

The Armenian authorities again confirmed their desire to join the European Union
Politics
The Armenian authorities again confirmed their desire to join the European Union
9 March 2024

New opportunities are being actively discussed in Armenia, including the idea of EU membership. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated this in an interview with TRT World.

Europe and the United States called for the release of Azerbaijani journalists and political prisoners
Human rights
Europe and the United States called for the release of Azerbaijani journalists and political prisoners
8 March 2024

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Teresa Ribeiro called on the Azerbaijani authorities to release all media workers who are under arrest. In particular, 14 employees of the independent publication Toplum TV were detained the day before. Three have been charged with smuggling: correspondent Farid Ismailov, video editor Mushvig Jabbar, social media manager Elmir Abbasov.