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Detainees publicly repent of drug use, Chechnya. Screenshot of Instagram post made by the Chechen Muftiate, https://www.instagram.com/p/B5lSWABoGNw/
19:16, 4 December 2019
In Chechnya, detainees publicly repent of drug use
On December 3, the Muftiate of Chechnya reported that in the Urus-Martan District of Chechnya, several young people repented of using psychotropic substances. The Chechen Muftiate also posted a photo of a "warning conversation" held by law enforcers for the detainees. Instagram users and residents of the Chechen Republic considered such a public humiliation as excessive.
14:50, 4 December 2019
Grozny resident suspected of links with Syrian militants
A 23-year-old native of Grozny has been fighting in Syria on the side of militants since 2015, a source from the Chechen prosecutor's office has announced today the investigators' version.
14:32, 4 December 2019
Azerbaijani journalists predict continued control over media after Gasanov's dismissal
After Ali Gasanov has been removed from heading the "ideological sphere" of Azerbaijan, the authorities' interference in the work of the media will not stop; however, the form of control will be less stringent, the journalists interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.
Zugdidi, Georgia. Photo: press service of the Zugdidi Municipality, http://zugdidi.mun.gov.ge/
11:35, 4 December 2019
Policeman suffered in skirmish at protest action in Zugdidi
On December 3, activists of the ruling "Georgian Dream" Party held a protest action in the city of Zugdidi, outside the local office of the oppositional United National Movement (UNM). During the clashes, a policeman was injured.
Visitors of the exhibition dedicated to the International Day of Disabled Persons, Stepanakert, December 3, 2019. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the Caucasian Knot
11:12, 4 December 2019
Stepanakert: activists criticize authorities for indifference to invalids' problems
On December 3, a roundtable, dated to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, was held in the Stepanakert House of Culture and Youth. The event was jointly organized by the "Decision" Civil Initiative and the Union of the Blind of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Andrei Buzin. Photo: press service of the "Golos" movement https://www.facebook.com/golosinfo/photos/a.1300516733312806/1300539523310527/?type=3&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAKgB14t6eac1k1jAt5gu3Q_0-_3ZfPUH-IPE1-KXbG_AB2JnyUuTf40juBMAzRlDrQF5MPBlxZ9aZ28u1e7CdXrT3xaRLUT8gYpER50WOfXgvqv2TQ6LNYJDtYA3i2ppJmNXvQl_t27HEKv407fz9qQq2pbyc0TIAnZZaobrTj9yMzVvWUng70pL7l36kB0UHttf3cK_h4vAN2YagFCuwKdLYFFCAZi0ayVSE1Y1CLCJ7UlDsss6iNsCWOdBvvroTMIiBPgZt_ZtxGMZwBobUIprEBvlwx0RbzQQKNxMeSNitNEOgSBrdN3MlZMXGGWta3lKPxDaRw95MkN2yf04_dY_ACKDZZ2CThiaG2RxYA0N-KcDlhfxp-sKoxNZZ6tHSaVVOYR0ajpUkMYY_gPUbho87nNdIkTNpDmIW93HhBZlw&__tn__=-R
11:00, 4 December 2019
Co-chair of "Golos" receives threats after fake text about Dagestan
Andrei Buzin, one of the leaders of the "Golos" (Vote) movement in voters' defence, has received threats on behalf of residents of Dagestan, who were offended by some text ascribed to Mr Buzin.
Banner of protest action 'Leave with dignity!' Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the Caucasian Knot
08:37, 4 December 2019
Police set activists detained in Yerevan free
The count of the detained opponents of the Armenian Minister of Education reached 24, but they were all released after drawing up protocols on disobeying policemen. Activists themselves have refused to plead guilty.
Zelimkhan Khangoshvili. Screenshot from video posted at: http://rustavi2.ge/en/news/17600
23:30, 3 December 2019
German prosecutors suspect Chechen authorities of involvement in Zelimkhan Khangoshvili's murder
The authorities of Russia or Chechnya could hire a killer to murder Zelimkhan Khangoshvili in Berlin, the German Prosecutor's Office suggests.
Akhmed Barakhoev. Screenshot from Youtube video posted by 'Fortanga Org': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkmHRYIwW80
23:11, 3 December 2019
In Stavropol, court leaves Akhmed Barakhoev under custody
The Stavropol Territorial Court has dismissed a complaint about the arrest until February 10 of Ingush activist Akhmed Barakhoev, who was charged in a case on calls for riots and an attack on law enforcers.
The Southern Military Court. Photo: press service of the Southern Military Court.
21:15, 3 December 2019
Chechen native sentenced for recruitment to IS*
Today, the Southern District Military Court has found Soslan Abubakarov, a native of Chechnya, guilty of aiding and abetting terrorism and sentenced him to 2.5 years of imprisonment.
At the Southern Military Court. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the Caucasian Knot
21:02, 3 December 2019
Witness testifies to peaceful life of Kurbanov brothers in Egypt
Ismail and Mukhtar Kurbanov brothers from Dagestan, accused of involvement in an illegal armed formation (IAF) and possession of explosives, led a peaceful lifestyle in Egypt and did not leave for Syria to participate in hostilities, their acquaintance testifies at trial.
Alexander Marchenko. Photo: press service of the HRC ‘Memorial’, http://memohrc.org/ru/news_old/memorial_priznal_politzaklyuchyonnym_ukrainca_aleksandra_marchenko_ozhidayushchego
14:51, 3 December 2019
HRC "Memorial" recognizes as political prisoner a Ukrainian arrested in Kuban
Alexander Marchenko, a citizen of Ukraine, accused of purchasing devices for an antiaircraft guided missile system and kept under arrest at the SIZO (pre-trial prison) in Krasnodar, is being persecuted for political reasons, the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" announces today.
The Minister of the Internal Affairs reproaches the men detained on suspicion of drinking alcoholic beverages and using psychotropic substances, Gudermes District of Chechnya. Photo: official account of Chechen MIA, http://www.instagram.com/p/B5k3-STFR-y/
14:32, 3 December 2019
Chechen MIA's chief joins public condemnation of detainees
In the Gudermes District of Chechnya, the Minister of the Internal Affairs reproached the men detained on suspicion of drinking alcoholic beverages and using psychotropic substances. The involvement of the Police General in "warning conversations" does not correspond to the status of the Minister, residents of the Chechen republic suggest.
11:18, 3 December 2019
Authorities of South Ossetia let residents of Leningor District to be treated in Georgia
The Security Council of South Ossetia let residents of the Leningor District to go to Georgia through the "Razdakhan" checkpoint to receive medical care and pensions.
Policemen in Strasbourg. Photo: REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
11:03, 3 December 2019
Human rights defenders criticize police after detention of Chechens in Strasbourg
Human rights defenders mentioned as an example of Chechenophobia the detention in Strasbourg of two Chechen natives suspected of justifying terrorism because of their gestures during taking selfies.
Women in a frontline zone in Syria. Photo: REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed
10:50, 3 December 2019
Caucasian women ask President Putin to return their daughters and grandchildren from Syria
Mothers and other close relatives of Russian female citizens who stay in the zone of armed conflict in the Middle East appeal to President Putin with a request to return home their daughters and grandchildren.
Solo picket in support of Abdulmumin Gadjiev, December 2, 2019. Photo by Ilyas Kapiev for the Caucasian Knot
01:26, 3 December 2019
Gadjiev's colleagues intend to continue actions in his support
Solo pickets in support of the arrested Abdulmumin Gadjiev should be continued in order to keep Dagestanis aware of the progress of the criminal case, journalist's colleagues believe.
Policemen. Photo: REUTERS/Irakli Gedenidze
01:16, 3 December 2019
Two persons hospitalized after skirmish at Mtskheta Mayoralty
The members of the "Posmey" (Dare) movement received traumas in a clash with policemen and supporters of the "Georgian Dream' Party that broke out at the Mayoralty of the city of Mtskheta, where protesters came to meet an MP.
Parliament of Azerbaijan. Photo: Interfase, https://ru.wikipedia.org/
01:09, 3 December 2019
MPs ask to dissolve Azerbaijani Parliament
The National Assembly of Azerbaijan (Parliament) has overwhelmingly adopted an appeal to the president of the country asking him to appoint early parliamentary elections.
Baku. Photo: Marco Monelli, https://commons.wikimedia.org
01:00, 3 December 2019
Economists treat financing of Azerbaijani social sphere as insufficient
The Parliament of Azerbaijan has approved the 2020 budget. It is planned to allot over 38 percent of all the expenses to the social sphere. The economists interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" treat this amount as insufficient.
News
Eight Azerbaijani media outlets reported coordinated attacks on their social media accounts.

The family of journalist Ulviya Ali has reported a threat to her safety in the pre-trial detention center.

Complaints about copyright led to the blocking of the pages of Abzas Media and Toplum TV on Instagram*

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.