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Rally participants praying, Magas, October 7, 2018. Photo is provided to the Caucasian Knot by Yakub Gogiev

00:57, 9 October 2018

Kremlin disavows responsibility for situation in Ingushetia

The Kremlin is closely monitoring the situation in Ingushetia, where opponents of the agreement on the Ingush-Chechen border hold protest rallies, Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the Russian President, has stated today. According to his story, so far, the republic's leadership is doing all the work.

Khabib and Abdulmanap (right) Nurmagomedov. Photo: Vremya Sporta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWyclHTd89o https://ru.wikipedia.org

00:50, 9 October 2018

Khabib Nurmagomedov's father threatens to severely punish his son

Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father and coach of the Russian fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov, has expressed hope that the incident with a brawl after his son's victory over Conor McGregor will end up with a fine, which usually amounts to 30% of the winner's fee.

Oyub Titiev. Photo: press service of HRC "Memorial"

23:13, 8 October 2018

Václav Havel Prize awarded to Oyub Titiev (+video)

Oyub Titiev, the head of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" office in Grozny, who is being kept in custody, is awarded the Václav Havel International Human Rights Prize, presented today in Strasbourg.

Sunzha, Ingushetia. Photo: Evgeny Shivtsov https://ru.wikipedia.org/

23:05, 8 October 2018

A resident of Ingushetia wounded during shelling in Sunzha

A man was hospitalized after a shelling in the city of Sunzha, reported the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF). Among the versions of the incident, investigators consider "blood feud," reports a source from the law enforcement bodies of the region.

Rally participants in Magas, October 7, 2018. Photo is provided to the Caucasian Knot by Yakub Gogiev

22:51, 8 October 2018

In Magas, protesters shift focus on demands for Ingush leader's resignation

In Magas, participants of the protest action against the agreement on the borders between Ingushetia and Chechnya declare that they will not stop their protest until they succeed in resolving the problems voiced by them. The authorities of Ingushetia have announced their willingness to negotiate with the protesters.

Oyub Titiev in the courtroom. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the Caucasian Knot

18:26, 8 October 2018

In Oyub Titiev's case, a witness to be questioned behind closed doors

At the trial in the case against the head of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" office in Grozny Oyub Titiev, public prosecutor persuaded the court to question a policeman behind closed doors and explained his request by presence in the courtroom of journalists from editions that "presented information in a distorted way."

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan speaks in front of the Parliament in Yerevan. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the Caucasian Knot

18:13, 8 October 2018

Nikol Pashinyan postpones his resignation

Today, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced that he has not yet made a decision on his resignation and explained his doubts with the people's "sharp reaction" against such a decision. It is possible to hold early parliamentary elections even without the Prime Minister's resignation, Nikol Pashinyan has noted.

14:11, 8 October 2018

Ingush authorities report about 100 protesters

In Magas, participants of the rally have moved to a new place, the authorities of Ingushetia have reported today. Organizers of the protest action have stated that they will require MPs to resign in the event if they repeatedly vote to change the border with Chechnya.

Flowers at the portrait of Anna Politkovskaya. Photo by the Caucasian Knot correspondet

14:01, 8 October 2018

OSCE calls on Russia to complete investigation into Politkovskaya's murder

On the 12th anniversary of the death of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, Harlem Désir, OSCE Representative in Europe, has voiced a call to bring to justice the persons who ordered her murder.

Ruslan Aushev speaks at rally in Magas. Screenshot from video by Fortanga Org https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqNngiE_ZuI&feature=youtu.be

11:08, 8 October 2018

First president of Ingushetia supports Magas protesters

Authorities of Ingushetia made a mistake when they resolved the border issue with Chechnya without first discussing it with residents, Ruslan Aushev, the first president of Ingushetia, said addressing the rally in Magas.

Georgia-South Ossetia border. Photo: REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili

11:03, 8 October 2018

Georgia states shepherd's kidnapping near South-Ossetian border

On October 7, Georgian authorities reported that the European Union's observation mission had been informed about the kidnapping of a shepherd from the village of Kirbali near the border with South Ossetia.

10:48, 8 October 2018

Anna Politkovskaya Prize granted to voices against violence and extremism

On the eve of the anniversary of Anna Politkovskaya's murder, the international NGO "RAW in War" (Reach All Women in War) awarded the prize named after her to Binalakshmi Nepram, the head of the organization "Manipur Women – Victims of Armed Violence", and Belarusian writer Svetlana Alexievich.

People dance lezginka in the streets of Makhachkala celebrating the victory of Khabib Nurmagomedov, October 7, 2018. Photo by Rasul Magomedov for the Caucasian Knot

10:38, 8 October 2018

Makhachkala: townspeople hold mass festivities to mark Nurmagomedov's victory

After the victory of the Russian UFC (Ultimate Fight Championship) fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov over the Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor, hundreds of people went out into the streets of Makhachkala to celebrate the victory of their countryman, who managed to defend his champion's title. They blocked traffic at one of the main intersections of the city.

Ruslan Rakhaev. Photo: screenshot of the video by the "Public Verdict" Fund https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-xrtwOsqtw

10:33, 7 October 2018

KChR deputy police boss, accused of torturing detainee, convoyed to colony

Ruslan Rakhaev, a former deputy head of the Cherkessk OVD (Interior Department), the Karachay-Cherkessian Republic (KChR), sentenced to nine years in prison, have been convoyed to a penal colony.

Exercises of the Azerbaijani army. October 2018. Photo by the press service of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence

10:29, 7 October 2018

Azerbaijan counts 27 attacks from the Armenian side

During the last 24 hours, units of the Armenian Armed Forces violated the ceasefire regime on the troops contact line for 27 times, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD) has stated.

10:26, 7 October 2018

Ingush MPs abolish voting for border change

The parliamentarians of Ingushetia have annulled the outcomes of their vote on October 4 for the ratification of the agreement on fixing the border with Chechnya. The repeated voting is scheduled for October 8.

19:50, 6 October 2018

Nagorno-Karabakh accused Azerbaijan of 150 bombardments

In the period from September 30 to October 6, units of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan made more than a thousand shots at the positions of the Defence Army, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Nagorno-Karabakh has stated.

Protesters against changing the Ingush-Chechen border. Magas, October 6, 2018. Photo by Umar Yovloy for the "Caucasian Knot"

19:49, 6 October 2018

Ingush leader sees religious subtext in Magas protests

Yunus-Bek Evkurov, the head of Ingushetia, has stated that Imams call on people to go to a rally against changing the Ingush-Chechen border with and put pressure on MPs. Religious implications of the situation prevent the authorities from understanding what to do, he has added.

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor during the weigh-in ceremony. Screenshot of the video: https://youtu.be/CGWb1DRo_mo

19:46, 6 October 2018

Fans scuffle on eve of Nurmagomedov-McGregor fight

The weigh-in ceremony took place in Las Vegas on the eve of the MMA fight of a Dagestani Khabib Nurmagomedov versus Irishman Conor McGregor at the Ultimate Fight Championship (UFC). While McGregor provoked Nurmagomedov to fight, their fans staged a fight in the hall.

Protest rallies in Magas. Photo courtesy of Yakub Gogiev for the "Caucasian Knot"

10:28, 6 October 2018

Protesters in Magas find support among Instagram users

The accounts in the Instagram that support opponents of changing the Chechen-Ingush border are more popular than the pro-government page in this social network.

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