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The son of a Chechen billionaire was released from custody
Human rights
The son of a Chechen billionaire was released from custody
26 September 2024

23-year-old Timur Bazhaev, the son of Chechen billionaire Musa Bazhaev, was released from custody. Earlier, a criminal case was opened against him under the article on the use of violence against a representative of the authorities.

Another kidnapping has occurred in Chechnya
Human rights
Another kidnapping has occurred in Chechnya
26 September 2024

A resident of the village of Ilskhan-Yurt in the Kurchaloyevsky district of Chechnya, Adam Akhmatov, was kidnapped four days ago. Since then, he has been held in the Kurchaloyevsky police department. This was reported by the Chechen opposition Telegram channel NIYSO.

At Least 20 Horses Die in Kabardino-Balkaria During Authorities-Organized Run
Society
At Least 20 Horses Die in Kabardino-Balkaria During Authorities-Organized Run
26 September 2024

At least 20 horses died during the "Caucasus Cup" horse run in Kabardino-Balkaria, organized by the Sports Ministries of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia. According to eyewitnesses, many horses were specially "taken to slaughter" so that "certain people would win." This was reported by the "Beware, News" channel.

A man mobilized from Chechnya to the
Human rights
A man mobilized from Chechnya to the "SVO" was convicted of refusing to participate in combat operations due to medical treatment
26 September 2024

The Grozny Garrison Court sentenced Valigulla Magomedov, who was mobilized from Chechnya, to two years in a penal colony. He was found guilty of refusing to go to war from his unit.

Pashinyan proposed Azerbaijan to sign the approved articles of the peace treaty
Politics
Pashinyan proposed Azerbaijan to sign the approved articles of the peace treaty
26 September 2024

Armenia proposed Azerbaijan to sign the already agreed articles of the peace agreement. This was stated by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at an event organized by the UN Security Council in New York. According to him, this "will create a stimulating environment for advancing the peace process."

Georgian Prime Minister Calls on Abkhazia and South Ossetia to Reconcile and Return to the Country
Politics
Georgian Prime Minister Calls on Abkhazia and South Ossetia to Reconcile and Return to the Country
26 September 2024

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze addressed the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. He called for the restoration of Georgia's territorial integrity "through mutual forgiveness and mutual reconciliation" with Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner transferred to another colony
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner transferred to another colony
26 September 2024

Crimean Tatar activist Rustem Seitkhalilov, who was sentenced to 14 years in prison, was taken out of a prison in the Ulyanovsk region. He is being transferred to a colony.

Chechnya May Have Kidnapped Dzhokhar Dudayev's Relative
Human rights
Chechnya May Have Kidnapped Dzhokhar Dudayev's Relative
26 September 2024

Lom-Ali Idigov, a cousin of the first president of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria Dzhokhar Dudayev, has been kidnapped in Chechnya. This was reported by the Chechen opposition Telegram channel 1ADAT.

A Chechen resident sentenced to life imprisonment has been recognized as a political prisoner
Human rights
A Chechen resident sentenced to life imprisonment has been recognized as a political prisoner
25 September 2024

The independent human rights project "Support for Political Prisoners. Memorial" has recognized Mekhidi Timerbulatov as a political prisoner. A resident of the Chechen city of Gudermes has been sentenced to life imprisonment on charges of committing a terrorist act, which human rights activists believe to be fabricated.

The heads of Armenia and Turkey met in the United States
Politics
The heads of Armenia and Turkey met in the United States
25 September 2024

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Turkish President Recep Erdogan in New York. The meeting took place at the Turkish House, where the Consulate General and the Permanent Mission of Turkey to the UN are located.