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Housing construction is growing in SFR - Chechnya leads
Economy
Housing construction is growing in SFR - Chechnya leads
7 March 2023

In January 2023, the North Caucasus commissioned 532 thousand sq. sq. m housing, which is 15% more than the same period in 2022. This is reported by Rosstat.

In North Ossetia to review sentences of policemen who killed a local resident
Human rights
In North Ossetia to review sentences of policemen who killed a local resident
7 March 2023

The Fifth Court of Cassation annulled the decisions of the first instance in the case of the murder of Vladimir Tskayev, a resident of Vladikavkaz, by the police. The materials were submitted for new consideration. The cassation was filed by the defence of former policemen sentenced to real terms. 

Azerbaijan demanded withdrawal of Armenian troops from Karabakh and criticized Russian peacekeepers
Politics
Azerbaijan demanded withdrawal of Armenian troops from Karabakh and criticized Russian peacekeepers
7 March 2023

The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry demanded the withdrawal of Armenian troops from Karabakh. Otherwise, the Azerbaijani army will have to disarm and neutralize them.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner refused Russian citizenship
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner refused Russian citizenship
7 March 2023

A 12-year-old political prisoner from Crimea, Eskender Abdulganiev, reported that he was forced to obtain Russian citizenship in a prison in Vladimir. His lawyer Alan Kachmazov said so.

A military blogger from Dagestan was again detained
Human rights
A military blogger from Dagestan was again detained
7 March 2023

The Novorossiysk Maritime District Court extended the arrest of former serviceman, native of Dagestan Askhabaly Alibekov, for two months (known in the network as «Wild Paratrooper»). Criminal proceedings were instituted against him for the second discrediting of the Russian army.

In Georgia Continue Rallies Against the Law on Foreign Agents»
Society
In Georgia Continue Rallies Against the Law on Foreign Agents»
7 March 2023

In Tbilisi, opponents of the law on foreign agents continue to protest. They have returned to the parliament building.
Today MPs have to make a decision to submit to the plenary session two bills on foreign agents - the Georgian and American versions. The legislature has strengthened security measures and restricted movement inside the building.

Rosstat: Kabardino-Balkaria became leader in wage growth
Economy
Rosstat: Kabardino-Balkaria became leader in wage growth
7 March 2023

In 2022, Kabardino-Balkaria recorded the greatest increase in real incomes compared to 2021.

In the Zaporozhye region, 21 settlements were subjected to shelling from the Russian side
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
In the Zaporozhye region, 21 settlements were subjected to shelling from the Russian side
6 March 2023

In Zaporozhye, Russian occupiers shelled 21 settlements in 24 hours, causing destruction.

Crimean Tatar Political Prisoner Illegally Detained in Shizoh for Month
Human rights
Crimean Tatar Political Prisoner Illegally Detained in Shizoh for Month
6 March 2023

Political prisoner and father of many children from Crimea Server Zekiryaev has been held in a punishment cell for a month for unknown reasons. This was reported by his wife Zarema Zekiryaeva.

In Georgia, protest against the draft law on «foreign agents»
Human rights
In Georgia, protest against the draft law on «foreign agents»
6 March 2023

Another protest rally is taking place at the Parliament building in Tbilisi. People are opposed to the proposed law on foreign agents, which may restrict the rights of the media and non-profit organizations.