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United States of America referred to massive political repression and human rights violations in Azerbaijan
Politics
United States of America referred to massive political repression and human rights violations in Azerbaijan
22 March 2023

The United States Department of State records the facts of killings, torture and other inhuman phenomena in Azerbaijan, as well as the harsh conditions in the country’s prisons. It’s in the State Department’s annual human rights report.

In North Ossetia Court Refused Widow of Vladimir Tskayev Claim to the Ministry of Internal Affairs for Compensation
Human rights
In North Ossetia Court Refused Widow of Vladimir Tskayev Claim to the Ministry of Internal Affairs for Compensation
22 March 2023

The Leninsky District Court of Vladikavkaz dismissed the claim of Zemfira Tskaeva to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation for compensation of moral damage in the amount of 15 million rubles. The woman is the widow of Vladimir Tskayev who was murdered in 2015.

Ramadan to start on March 23 in North Caucasus republics
Society
Ramadan to start on March 23 in North Caucasus republics
22 March 2023

The first day of the holy month of Ramadan in Chechnya, Ingushetia, the CBD, North Ossetia and Dagestan will be March 23. The muftiats of the republics reported this. 

In Chechnya, the investigation of torture of a theatrical artist was again denied
Human rights
In Chechnya, the investigation of torture of a theatrical artist was again denied
21 March 2023

The refusal to open a criminal investigation into the torture of actor Timur Debyshev of the Grozny Russian Drama Theatre is legal. This decision was made by the Staropromyslovsky District Court of Grozny, as reported by «Team against Torture».

Another Crimean Tatar political prisoner sentenced to a long term
Human rights
Another Crimean Tatar political prisoner sentenced to a long term
21 March 2023

The Southern District Military Court sentenced Amethan Abdulwapov to 10 years and 6 months of imprisonment. 
The defense completely disagrees with this verdict. We consider it illegal and unfounded, we intend to appeal it in the court of appeal», - said lawyer Refat Yunus.

Georgian Authorities Agree to Visit of Foreign Doctors to Treat Mikheil Saakashvili
Politics
Georgian Authorities Agree to Visit of Foreign Doctors to Treat Mikheil Saakashvili
21 March 2023

In Georgia, the relatives of former President Mikheil Saakashvili were repeatedly invited to invite foreign doctors for his treatment. This was stated by Justice Minister Rati Bregadze. 

The Parliament of Ingushetia proposed to allow hijabs in schools
Society
The Parliament of Ingushetia proposed to allow hijabs in schools
21 March 2023

Deputies from Ingushetia submitted a bill to the State Duma on the right of schoolchildren to wear clothing in accordance with their national traditions and religion, including the hijab.

The Russians attacked Odessa, Kyiv, Zhitomir and other regions
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
The Russians attacked Odessa, Kyiv, Zhitomir and other regions
21 March 2023

Russian aviation launched a missile strike on Odessa, drones attacked Kyiv, Zhitomir and other regions, there were deaths.

Georgia and Armenia increase trade with Russia after sanctions
Economy
Georgia and Armenia increase trade with Russia after sanctions
21 March 2023

Foreign trade turnover between Georgia and Russia for two months of 2023 amounted to 467.1 million dollars. This is 70% higher than the level of January-February 2022.

The managers and participants of «Memorial» are searched in Moscow
Society
The managers and participants of «Memorial» are searched in Moscow
21 March 2023

The employees of the Investigative Committee and the CPE of the Ministry of Internal Affairs visited the members of the Human Rights Protection Center «Memorial» in Moscow (recognized as a foreign agent). Searches take place at least eight locations.