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The lawyer of a native of Dagestan who died in a colony reported on his complaints of torture
Human rights
The lawyer of a native of Dagestan who died in a colony reported on his complaints of torture
15 February 2024

Murad Shuaibov, who was found dead in Karelian correctional colony No. 7 in Segezha, was subjected to torture, said lawyer Asad Jafirov. This happened in IK-9 of Petrozavodsk.

Former Prime Minister of Georgia criticized the opposition
Politics
Former Prime Minister of Georgia criticized the opposition
15 February 2024

Former Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili held his first briefing as head of the ruling Georgian Dream party.

Crimean Tatar lawyer was fined for a post about the rules for granting a deferment from conscription
Human rights
Crimean Tatar lawyer was fined for a post about the rules for granting a deferment from conscription
15 February 2024

In Simferopol, security forces detained and later released lawyer Emil Kurbedinov. He was issued a report under the article on abuse of freedom of mass information (Part 9 of Article 13.15 of the Administrative Code). The reason for the detention and fine was Kurbedinov’s post on the rules for granting a deferment from conscription.

Three men who opened fire on police were shot dead in Chechnya
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Three men who opened fire on police were shot dead in Chechnya
15 February 2024

On the outskirts of the village of Stary-Achkhoy, Achkhoy-Martan district of Chechnya, an attack occurred on police officers. Three attackers were killed, a 32-year-old police sergeant was wounded. Telegram channels report this.

Azerbaijani oppositionist spoke about pressure and deteriorating conditions in the colony
Human rights
Azerbaijani oppositionist spoke about pressure and deteriorating conditions in the colony
15 February 2024

Azerbaijan Popular Front Party activist Alezamin Salayev, sentenced to four years in prison, complained about the deteriorating conditions in the correctional facility and threatened a dry hunger strike. After deteriorating health and heart problems, he was placed in a barracks with a large number of convicts.

Among the versions of the disappearance of an athlete in Dagestan are murder and kidnapping
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Among the versions of the disappearance of an athlete in Dagestan are murder and kidnapping
15 February 2024

The investigation opened a criminal case under Art. 105 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (“Murder”) in connection with the disappearance of athlete from North Ossetia Anna Tsomartova in Dagestan. The kidnapping version is also being considered. The search for the girl in Kaspiysk is carried out by 150 people, aviation and divers are involved.

One of those convicted in the murder of a Dagestani journalist was found dead in a colony
Human rights
One of those convicted in the murder of a Dagestani journalist was found dead in a colony
15 February 2024

Murad Shuaibov was found dead in Karelian correctional colony No. 7 in Segezha. In 2019, he was sentenced to 23 years on charges of murdering the founder of the Dagestan newspaper Chernovik, Khadzhimurad Kamalov.

Ilham Aliyev warned Armenia about the impossibility of territorial claims
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Ilham Aliyev warned Armenia about the impossibility of territorial claims
14 February 2024

If Armenia's territorial claims against Azerbaijan are not put to an end, then there will be no peace treaty between the countries. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said this at the inauguration ceremony in Baku, noting the failure of the Armenian side to fulfill its obligations.

The death of more than 1,600 residents of the North Caucasus Federal District has been officially confirmed in the “SVO”
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The death of more than 1,600 residents of the North Caucasus Federal District has been officially confirmed in the “SVO”
14 February 2024

Most of the people killed during the “special operation” in Ukraine among the residents of the North Caucasus Federal District and southern Russia were in Dagestan – 736 people. In total, there are at least 1,653 of them in the North Caucasus Federal District.

The elected President of Azerbaijan took the oath of office
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The elected President of Azerbaijan took the oath of office
14 February 2024

The newly elected President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev took the oath of office on the Constitution and the Koran in parliament.