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Many people want to leave the Russian Federation in Chechnya
Human rights
Many people want to leave the Russian Federation in Chechnya
21 June 2023

In Chechnya, large queues formed at the migration departments due to the influx of residents wishing to issue a passport and leave the Russian Federation. Documents are offered to be made for an additional payment, according to Arbat.media.

Petition launched in Georgia against the Prime Minister because of his pro-Russian policy
Politics
Petition launched in Georgia against the Prime Minister because of his pro-Russian policy
21 June 2023

Citizens of Georgia initiated a petition demanding to impose sanctions on the country's Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili for his "pro-Russian position". In an appeal to the US Ambassador, the authors noted that they do not support the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.

Prime Minister of Georgia:
Politics
Prime Minister of Georgia: "If the West does not grant us the status of an EU candidate country, this will be its strategic mistake"
21 June 2023

The Georgian authorities provided the European Commission with a full report on the work done in the country. Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said that in the current situation in the world, ignoring Georgia would be a strategic mistake for the West.

The head of Dagestan called the difficulties of introducing Islamic banking
Economy
The head of Dagestan called the difficulties of introducing Islamic banking
21 June 2023

The implementation of the Islamic banking mechanism is hindered by direct restrictions in the legislation of the Russian Federation. This was announced by the head of Dagestan Sergey Melikov.

In connection with the celebration of Eid al-Adha, three days off are announced in Chechnya
News
In connection with the celebration of Eid al-Adha, three days off are announced in Chechnya
21 June 2023

June 28, 29 and 30 (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) are declared non-working days in Chechnya. This is due to the celebration of the Muslim holiday of Kurban Bayram (Eid al-Adha).

A resident of Dagestan was convicted of participating in a banned organization that did not recognize the Russian Federation
Human rights
A resident of Dagestan was convicted of participating in a banned organization that did not recognize the Russian Federation
21 June 2023

The Kirovsky District Court of Makhachkala sentenced Sharap Davudov to two years' imprisonment on probation. He was found guilty of participating in the activities of the banned organization Citizens of the USSR.

A rally in support of Ukraine and Mikheil Saakashvili took place in Georgia
Society
A rally in support of Ukraine and Mikheil Saakashvili took place in Georgia
21 June 2023

A rally was held in front of the parliament building in Tbilisi in support of Ukraine and ex-president of Georgia, prisoner Mikheil Saakashvili. The participants held the flags of Ukraine and Georgia, as well as posters with the words "They [Zelensky and Saakashvili] are not afraid of Putin", "Russia is an occupier, Putin is a terrorist."

Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
"Cleansings", killings and indiscriminate shooting in the Shali district, shelling of the street. Gudermes
20 June 2023

On June 20, 2001, on the border of Chechnya and Dagestan, a clash took place between the Russian military and members of the CRI armed formations. The shootout lasted about two hours.

Five Crimean Tatar political prisoners extended their arrest for three months
Human rights
Five Crimean Tatar political prisoners extended their arrest for three months
20 June 2023

The Kiev District Court of Simferopol granted the petition of the FSB investigator and extended the arrest of the Crimean Tatars. Osman Abdurazakov, Leman Zekeryaev, Ekrem Krosh, Khalil Mambetov and Refat Seydametov will stay in the pre-trial detention center for another three months, until September 23.

Azerbaijani human rights activists demanded from the authorities to release the activist, who was charged with new charges
Human rights
Azerbaijani human rights activists demanded from the authorities to release the activist, who was charged with new charges
20 June 2023

The Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety (IRFS) condemned the Azerbaijani authorities for bringing new politically motivated accusations against well-known public activist and human rights activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev. The applicants called on the country's leadership to release him.