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An officer from Dagestan who fought in Ukraine was convicted
Human rights
An officer from Dagestan who fought in Ukraine was convicted
23 November 2023

The garrison military court in Moscow imposed a suspended sentence of five years on the commander of a motorized rifle platoon, Murad Askerov, who fought in Ukraine. He was found guilty of leaving his unit without permission during the period of mobilization.

A Dagestani activist who criticized the authorities and the war in Ukraine was sentenced to six and a half years
Human rights
A Dagestani activist who criticized the authorities and the war in Ukraine was sentenced to six and a half years
23 November 2023

The Khasavyurt District Court of Dagestan sentenced the ex-coordinator of Navalny's headquarters, Eduard Ataev, to 6.5 years in prison. The defendant did not admit guilt. In court, he told how during the search the security forces planted drugs on him, and alleged torture and gross violations during the investigation.

“Cleansing” in Grozny, detention of seven people near Urus-Martan, kidnapping of a resident of Achkhoy-Martan
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
“Cleansing” in Grozny, detention of seven people near Urus-Martan, kidnapping of a resident of Achkhoy-Martan
22 November 2023

In the Staropromyslovsky district of Grozny, Russian military personnel carried out a “cleansing operation.” At the same time, they did not comply with the order of the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation No. 46 of July 27, 2001: employees of the administration, prosecutor’s office, and local police department were not present during the operations.

У депутата Госдумы из Дагестана нашли квартиру в столице ОАЭ
Society
У депутата Госдумы из Дагестана нашли квартиру в столице ОАЭ
22 November 2023

Член партии «Единая Россия», депутат Госдумы от Дагестана, в прошлом – многолетний мэр города Хасавюрт, позже – министр транспорта и промышленности республики Сайгидпаша Умаханов владеет 185-метровой квартирой в Дубае, оформленной на членов его семьи. Об этом стало известно из расследования ФБК*.

 

Georgia asked to resume the investigation into the murder of Temirlan Machalikashvili
Human rights
Georgia asked to resume the investigation into the murder of Temirlan Machalikashvili
22 November 2023

Representatives of the Georgian human rights organization Center for Social Justice appealed to the country's Special Investigation Service with a request to resume the investigation into the case of 19-year-old Chechen-Kist Temirlan Machalikashvili. He was killed by security forces during a special operation in the Pankisi Gorge.

Over 90 people could be arrested for participating in unrest in Dagestan
Human rights
Over 90 people could be arrested for participating in unrest in Dagestan
22 November 2023

More than 44 petitions were received by the Supreme Court of Dagestan to appeal arrests in a criminal case for participation in mass riots at Makhachkala airport. In total, the number of people in custody could reach 91.

Armenia refused to participate in the CSTO meeting even at the deputy minister level
Politics
Armenia refused to participate in the CSTO meeting even at the deputy minister level
22 November 2023

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Mirzoyan and the head of the country's Ministry of Defense Papikyan will not take part in the meetings within the CSTO in Minsk on November 22. Speaker of Parliament Simonyan made a similar decision.

A criminal case has been opened against the ex-coach of the Dagestan kickboxing team for participating in the “SVO” on the side of Ukraine
Human rights
A criminal case has been opened against the ex-coach of the Dagestan kickboxing team for participating in the “SVO” on the side of Ukraine
22 November 2023

A criminal case of treason was opened against the former head coach of the Dagestan kickboxing team, Akhmad Akhmedov. He has been living in Ukraine since 2017, where he holds the position of president of the K-1 professional kickboxing federation.

An alleged gang member was shot dead in Ingushetia
Society
An alleged gang member was shot dead in Ingushetia
22 November 2023

A “militant accomplice” who offered armed resistance was eliminated in Ingushetia. This was reported by the local FSB department.

Azerbaijan sent another batch of humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Politics
Azerbaijan sent another batch of humanitarian aid to Ukraine
22 November 2023

Azerbaijan transferred the second part of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, which includes electrical equipment. A convoy of 23 trucks with kilometer-long electrical cables and 18 transformers was sent from Sumgayit.