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19:52, 16 March 2016
Political analysts believe Zakriev to be Kadyrov's successor
In future, Yakub Zakriev, 26, may take the post of the head of Chechnya, said the political analysts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" on the occasion of the appointment of Zakriev, Ramzan Kadyrov's nephew, to the post of Deputy Prime Minister of the Chechen Republic.
Ekaterina Sokiryanskaya. Photo: RRE/RL
19:03, 16 March 2016
Author of report on jihad export offers Kremlin to strengthen counter-IS propaganda
In Russia, the "Islamic State" (IS) has its organized underground, whose members may significantly increase the level of the terror threat; therefore the country is in dire need of "clever propaganda", so that young people had no desire to join militants, asserts Ekaterina Sokiryanskaya, the author of the report on the export of jihad from the Caucasus to Syria.
Nils Muižnieks, the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe. Photo: Saeima https://ru.wikipedia.org
16:06, 16 March 2016
CoE's Commissioner acts as third party in Estemirova's case
Today, Nils Muižnieks, the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe (CoE), has published a memo on the murder case of Natalia Estemirova, a Russian rights defender and journalist, an employee of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial". On March 15, the memo was submitted to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), which considers a complaint lodged by Estemirova's sister. The CoE's Commissioner has acted at the ECtHR as a third party in the case.
Mosque in Nasyr-Kort, Nazran. Photo: http://kavpolit.com/articles/nasyr_kortskaja_mechet_ploschadka_gde_govoritsja_o-18509/
13:42, 16 March 2016
ICG issues report on export of jihad from Caucasus to Syria
The level of violence in Northern Caucasus has dropped significantly, partly due to the outflow of militants to Syria. But Russia needs to conduct an effective de-radicalization in Northern Caucasus – not to suppress moderate Salafis, and create for radicals the conditions for leaving the underground. This is stated in the report of the International Crisis Group (ICG), published today.
IS supporters near the "Islamic State" flag (Islamic State is a terrorist organization banned in Russia). Photo by user Vesti Detalno, www.flickr.com
12:49, 16 March 2016
Two residents of Northern Caucasus suspected of attempt to join IS
At the border with Georgia, Russian border guards have detained two residents of one of the republics of Northern Caucasus, who, according to the FSB, had planned to go to Syria to join the "Islamic State" (IS), banned in Russia.
Khadjimurat Gatsalov. Photo: http://dumrf.ru/common/regnews/3915
12:10, 16 March 2016
Gatsalov re-elected mufti of North Ossetia
Delegates from Muslim communities have unanimously supported the candidacy of Khadjimurat Gatsalov.
Vera Savchenko. Photo: Inna Sokolovska (RFE/RL)
11:19, 16 March 2016
Advocate of Vera Savchenko states her probable detention
Vera, a sister of the Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko, could be detained for certain investigatory actions within the case of abusing the judge at the trial of Klykh and Karpyuk, said the advocate Marina Dubrovina.
Abu Umar al-Shishani (Tarkhan Batirashvili), one of the leaders of the terrorist IS, banned in Russia. Photo: Ansar al Jihad https://ru.wikipedia.org
09:20, 16 March 2016
IS refutes death of Abu Umar al-Shishani
The organization "Islamic State" (IS), recognized as terrorist and banned in Russia, has reported that Abu Umar al-Shishani (Tarkhan Batirashvili) alive.
Policemen in Grozny. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
07:54, 16 March 2016
Residents of Chechnya report policemen engaged in "spiritual certification"
In the Grozny District, the "spiritual and moral certification" of the population is carried out by district policemen. Policemen are visiting houses and demand from young people to fill in appropriate questionnaires, local residents report.
23:18, 15 March 2016
Advocates treat Armenian court decision in Barsegyan's case as unprecedented
The Armenia's Administrative Court has ruled in favour of Levon Barsegyan, the head of the Gyumri-based "Asparez" Press Club, having fined the police for his illegal detention by 500,000 drams. Such judgement was made for the first time and is unprecedented, said the advocates of the activist.
A man with Circassian flag, Cherkessk, April 25, 2013. Photo by Asya Kapaeva for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
15:55, 15 March 2016
Circassian activists treat attempt to liquidate "Adyge Khase" as provocation
Circassian (Adyg) public figures see political motives in the lawsuit of the Russian Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to liquidate the movement "Adyge Khase – Circassian Parliament". The situation around the movement will be discussed at a sitting of members of Circassian organizations of Southern Russia on March 17.
12:04, 15 March 2016
Mamed Ibragim sentenced to three years in prison
Today, the Narimanov District Court of Baku has found Mamed Ibragim, Adviser of the Chairman of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), guilty of hooliganism and sentenced him to three years in prison. His defence treats the verdict as unfair.
Law enforcers. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru
11:39, 15 March 2016
Advocates report on torture of defendants in Kabardino-Balkaria
At the "Kabardino-Balkarian Human Rights Centre", advocates have reported on violations committed in the course of the investigation into the case against persons accused of involvement in illegal armed formations (IAFs).
Izberbash, Dagestan. Photo: Shamil Shangereev, http://odnoselchane.ru
11:31, 15 March 2016
14 activists of "Nurcular" detained in Dagestan
14 activists of the religious organization "Nurcular" banned in Russia were brought to the police station. Of them, 12 were released after questioning.
Abu Umar al-Shishani (Tarkhan Batirashvili). Photo: http://www.chechensinsyria.com/?page_id=21362#jp-carousel-21342
11:29, 15 March 2016
Pentagon's report becomes eighth report on death of Abu Umar al-Shishani
Last night, the Pentagon spokesman has reported that Abu Umar al-Shishani, one of the leaders of the terrorist grouping "Islamic State" (IS), died from injuries got in an airstrike which took place near the town of Al-Shaddadah in northeastern Syria on March 4.
Circassian flag. Photo: http://maykopkhase.blogspot.ru/2016/03/14.html#more
11:04, 15 March 2016
Maikop police twice ban rally on Day of Circassian language
In Maikop, the organization "Adyge Khase-Circassian Council" has twice failed to agree with the law enforcement authorities the venue for the planned rally devoted to the tight situation with the Circassian language.
Ramzan Kadyrov and Yakub Zakriev. Photo: © Yuga.ru, https://www.yuga.ru/news/392632/
07:14, 15 March 2016
26-year-old Kadyrov's nephew appointed First Deputy Prime Minister of Chechnya
The personnel changes have taken place at the Chechen government. Yakub Zakriev, a 26-year-old nephew of Ramzan Kadyrov, has been appointed the First Deputy Prime Minister. Earlier, he used to hold the post of the acting head of the secretariat of the leader of Chechnya.
04:44, 15 March 2016
Stavropol blogger's advocate asks to recognize article of Criminal Code as unconstitutional
The defence of Victor Krasnov, who is brought to trial in Stavropol for his online statements of antireligious nature, has sent an appeal to the Constitutional Court of Russia to recognize the article of the Criminal Code on insulting the feelings of believers as contrary to the Constitution of Russia.
Pupils near the school gates in Grozny. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
22:50, 14 March 2016
Chechen teachers claim being forced to conduct "spiritual certification"
In Chechnya, teachers of secondary schools are required to conduct "spiritual certification" of young people during weekends. This was reported by teachers of the Shali and Kurchaloi Districts.
Building where HQ of Joint Mobile Group is situated, Ingushetia, March 10, 2016. Photo provided by Jambulat Ozdoev, Ombudsman in Ingushetia.
19:40, 14 March 2016
Journalists demand to investigate attack in Ingushetia as terror act
The journalists, who suffered in the attack, committed by unidentified persons in Ingushetia on March 9, have called to qualify the attackers' actions under the article of "terror act".
News
The rise in bread prices has hit the family budget of Makhachkala residents.

Textbooks. Illustration created by "Caucasian Knot" using AI in the Copilot program. The explanations from the authorities of Dagestan regarding the reasons for the shortage of textbooks did not satisfy the parents of schoolchildren.

Magomeddibir Magomedbirov. Frame from the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbN3viuOmks The sentence of Magomeddibir Magomedbirov caused dissatisfaction among social media users.

LEGAL TEXTS
The illustration was created by the Caucasian Knot using AI The peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as other documents signed at the meeting with Trump on August 8, 2025

The “Caucasian Knot" publishes the agreement on the establishment of peace and interstate relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which was initialed by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on August 8, 2025, through the mediation of US President Donald Trump. The meeting of Trump, Aliyev and Pashinyan took place on August 8 in Washington. Following the meeting, Pashinyan and Aliyev also signed a joint declaration. In addition to the agreements between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Trump signed a number of separate memoranda with Aliyev and Pashinyan....

Personalities
Zelimkhan Khangoshvili. Photo courtesy of press service of HRC 'Memorial', http://memohrc.org/ Zelimkhan Khangoshvili

A participant of the second Chechen military campaign, one of the field commanders close to Shamil Basaev and Aslan Maskhadov. Shot dead in Berlin in 2019.

Magomed Daudov. Photo: screenshot of the video http://video.agaclip.com/w=atDtPvLYH9o Magomed Daudov

Magomed "Lord" Daudov is a former Chechen militant who was awarded the title of "Hero of Russia", the chairman of the Chechen parliament under Ramzan Kadyrov.

Tumso Abdurakhmanov. Screenshot from video posted by Abu-Saddam Shishani [LIVE] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIR3s7AB0Uw Tumso Abdurakhmanov

Tumso Abdurakhmanov is a blogger from Chechnya. After a conflict with Ramzan Kadyrov's relative, he left the republic and went first to Georgia, and then to Poland, where he is trying to get political asylum.