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A tortured prisoner from Ingushetia complained of worsening epileptic seizures
Human rights
A tortured prisoner from Ingushetia complained of worsening epileptic seizures
25 November 2023

Over four days, the prisoner, a native of Ingushetia, Abdul-Malik Albagachiev, had four epileptic seizures. This was reported by the Public Verdict Foundation and lawyer Irina Biryukova.

Pashinyan accused the Russian Federation of destabilizing the situation in Armenia
Politics
Pashinyan accused the Russian Federation of destabilizing the situation in Armenia
25 November 2023

Russian TV channels broadcasting in Armenia interfere in the internal affairs of the country and destabilize the internal political situation. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this. He noted that Moscow’s actions violate the intergovernmental agreement and called on the Russian side to discuss this situation.

Journalist from Dagestan recognized as a foreign agent
Human rights
Journalist from Dagestan recognized as a foreign agent
25 November 2023

Journalist of the Dagestan publication “Novoye Delo” Idris Yusupov has been recognized as a foreign agent. The Ministry of Justice justified the inclusion of the activist in this list by his participation in the creation of materials for foreign agents and the dissemination of false information about the authorities of the Russian Federation.

Hostage taking in the village. Koshkeldy by Russian military with ransom demand
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
Hostage taking in the village. Koshkeldy by Russian military with ransom demand
24 November 2023

At dawn, several Russian armored personnel carriers drove into the village of Koshkeldy. The soldiers who arrived broke into the houses of local residents and captured six people. Their relatives were not informed about the reasons for what was happening.

A lawyer from Dagestan was awarded compensation for torture by security forces
Human rights
A lawyer from Dagestan was awarded compensation for torture by security forces
24 November 2023

ЕСПЧ обязал власти РФ выплатить компенсацию в 12,5 тыс. евро дагестанскому адвокату Магомеду Магомедову. Его признали жертвой избиения со стороны силовиков в Махачкале.

The lowest pensions are recorded in the North Caucasus Federal District
Economy
The lowest pensions are recorded in the North Caucasus Federal District
24 November 2023

Kabardino-Balkaria, Dagestan and Karachay-Cherkessia have become outsiders in terms of pensions in the Russian Federation. In these republics, the average pension is 17-18 thousand rubles. Such data follows from the statistics of the Social Fund (SFR). At the same time, tens of thousands of residents receive less than these amounts.

At least 126 participants arrested for riots at Makhachkala airport
Human rights
At least 126 participants arrested for riots at Makhachkala airport
24 November 2023

In Dagestan, 126 people suspected of participating in riots at Makhachkala airport on October 29 are being held in pre-trial detention center No. 1. This was announced by the Deputy Chairman of the Public Monitoring Commission (POC) for the protection of human rights in places of forced detention in Dagestan Shamil Khadulaev.

The sentence of Chechen publisher Aslambek Ezhaev was upheld
Human rights
The sentence of Chechen publisher Aslambek Ezhaev was upheld
24 November 2023

The military court in Vlasikha upheld the sentence against the publisher of Muslim literature, the head of the largest Islamic book publishing house in Russia “Umma” Aslambek Ezhaev. In February he was sentenced to 17 years in prison.

The EU may consider admitting Georgia and Moldova without occupied territories
Politics
The EU may consider admitting Georgia and Moldova without occupied territories
24 November 2023

The official representative of the European Union's foreign policy service, Peter Stano, said that Georgia and Moldova could be admitted to the European Union contrary to the rules. The European future of these countries cannot be held hostage by conflicts, the politician said.

Explosion of a teenager by a mine in Grozny, beatings and torture of residents of Alleroy, double murder in Avtury and other events
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
Explosion of a teenager by a mine in Grozny, beatings and torture of residents of Alleroy, double murder in Avtury and other events
23 November 2023

In Grozny, local residents Islam Ruslanovich Zarmaev, born in 1985, and Akhmed Magomedovich Taramov, born in 1991, entered an empty apartment in a neighboring building. Islam felt that he had stepped on some object lying under the linoleum.