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00:11, 3 February 2016

Defence of Amur Khakulov, sentenced in case of attack on Nalchik, reports on his critical condition

Amur Khakulov, sentenced in the case of the attack on Nalchik, is seriously ill and he will hardly survive the transfer to a penal colony. This was stated by his advocates and his wife. According to doctors, Amur Khakulov urgently needs haemodialysis. However, the court refused to release him for medical treatment.

Leyla and Arif Yunus. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

19:08, 2 February 2016

Advocates of Yunus spouses lodge complaint to Azerbaijani SC

A cassation complaint against the final decision of the Baku Court of Appeal (BCA) on the case of Leyla and Arif Yunus has been lodged today to the Supreme Court (SC), the advocate Elchin Sadygov told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.

Alibek Zainudinov at the press conference in Makhachkala, February 1, 2016. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

18:24, 2 February 2016

Osmanov supporters urge Abdulatipov to settle conflict in Buynaksk

The split among the Deputies of the City Assembly of Buynaksk from the "Party of Russia's Veterans" should be overcome through a discussion with the head of Dagestan Ramazan Abdulatipov, supporters of Osman Osmanov announced on February 1 at a press conference; before the conflict, the above party saw him as a protégé to the post of the head of the city.

Believers in Shamkhal mosque, Makhachkala. Photo: http://islamdag.ru/news/14079

16:53, 2 February 2016

Shamkhal mosque-goers refuse to change Imam

The Salafi mosque in the Makhachkala settlement of Shamkhal remains closed, since its parishioners rejected the proposal to appoint the Imam of the neighbouring Sufi mosque to be a temporary Imam of the Salafi mosque.

Rasim Aliev. Photo: http://minval.az/news/123467095

15:44, 2 February 2016

Trial of Rasim Aliev's murder disrupted in Baku

The court that is considering the murder case of Rasim Aliev refused to summon as witnesses the doctors of the clinic, where the journalist died after being beaten. This caused a protest of the defendants and their relatives. In order to drive the protesters out of the courtroom, court marshals used tear gas.

102nd Russian military base in Gyumri, Armenia. Photo: Sergey Khazov-Cassia (RFE/RL)

14:58, 2 February 2016

Russian soldier detained in Gyumri

A contract soldier of the 102nd Russian military base in Gyumri tried to break into the apartment of local residents. Now, Armenian law enforcers are finding out whether the incident contains any attributes of a crime.

13:04, 2 February 2016

Russia's nonparticipation in Rome Statute is no officials' protection from ICC

The refusal of Russia or South Ossetia to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) will not hamper the investigation of the crimes committed during the 2008 conflict, Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of The Hague Court, has stated.

Leader of the "PARNAS" party Mikhail Kasyanov appears under a filter simulating a rifle sight. Photo: http://instagramm.ru/kadyrov_95/?mid=1174883868445579510_260955581

12:57, 2 February 2016

Ramzan Kadyrov offers opposition to go to court because of video with Mikhail Kasyanov through rifle sight

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, who has made a number of sharp statements against the Russian non-systemic opposition, states he is ready to answer for every of his words in court. Mikhail Kasyanov has announced his intention to appeal to the law enforcement agencies in connection with the video posted by Ramzan Kadyrov.

11:48, 2 February 2016

Six residents of Karachay-Cherkessia arrested on suspicion of terrorism

The court has pronounced the pre-trial restriction measure in the form of detention against persons suspected of creating a terrorist grouping and plotting terror acts on the territory of Karachay-Cherkessia.

Participants of the roundtable in Makhachkala dedicated to the closure of the mosque "Severnaya" in Khasavyurt. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

10:51, 2 February 2016

Closure of mosques can result in radicalization of young people, Makhachkala roundtable warns

Closure of mosques cannot be treated as a method to combat terrorism, and a conflict should be solved before its transition to the stage threatening bloodshed. This was announced by participants of a roundtable held in Makhachkala.

01:22, 2 February 2016

In Yerevan, two activists released from police

In Yerevan, the police released two activists of the National Salvation Front "New Armenia". Administrative proceedings were instituted against them.

Nadezhda Savchenko in the City Court of Donetsk, February 1, 2016. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

00:10, 2 February 2016

Nadezhda Savchenko's defence expects verdict of guilty

At present, the progress of the trial in the criminal case against Nadezhda Savchenko is important for acceleration of political negotiations on her release, the defendant's advocates believe. According to them, the appearance of Vladislav Surkov's assistant in the Nadezhda Savchenko's case says that her fate will be determined by politicians and not by the City Court of Donetsk.

23:10, 1 February 2016

Two activists detained in Yerevan

Today, about 30 people took part in an action at the building of the General Prosecutor's Office (GPO) of Armenia in support of the arrested Gevorg Safaryan, a supporter of the Front of National Salvation "New Armenia". During the action, eggs were thrown at the GPO building.

21:53, 1 February 2016

Armenia: opponents to constitutional reforms create youth movement

The movement of "National Democratic Platform" was created by members of the group of activists "You won't deceive us!" protesting against constitutional reforms in Armenia.

21:27, 1 February 2016

Roundtable in Makhachkala treats closure of mosque in Khasavyurt as unjustified

The authorities and Muftiat of Dagestan should deal with the Salafi community in the form of a dialogue, and not through pressure and actions that could be perceived as a provocation, said the participants of the roundtable in Makhachkala dedicated to the closure of the mosque "Severnaya" (Northern) in Khasavyurt.

Rally against closer of the mosque "Severnaya" in Khasavyurt, February 1, 2016. Photo: http://chernovik.net/content/lenta-novostey/neskolko-tysyach-prihozhan-zakrytoy-vchera-v-hasavyurte-mecheti-dvigayutsya

19:58, 1 February 2016

Mosque "Severnaya" in Khasavyurt reopened (+video)

The Salafi mosque "Severnaya" (Northern) in Khasavyurt was reopened after negotiations of the authorities with protesting townspeople; the parishioners administered their namaz (prayer) there.

Law enforcer during special operation in Nalchik. Photo: http://www.nac.gov.ru/

14:14, 1 February 2016

On January 25-31, two persons suffered in armed conflict in Northern Caucasus

During the week from January 25 to January 31, 2016, at least two people suffered from the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus; one of them died and another one was wounded. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.

Nadezhda Savchenko. Photo: Andrey Kovalev (RFE/RL)

12:48, 1 February 2016

Savchenko's complaint to Ella Pamfilova added to court files

Today, the Donetsk City Court of the Rostov Region continued hearing the case of the Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko, who has complained of infringement on the nationality grounds.

Grozny street during Olympic torch relay, January 28, 2014. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

12:24, 1 February 2016

"RBC": Chechnya under Ramzan Kadyrov is uneasy and unattractive for investors

For 9 years, during which Chechnya is led by Ramzan Kadyrov, the republic has received 539 billion roubles from the federal budget and got into the top three most subsidized regions of Russia. This is reported by the study prepared by the "RBC" and released today. Besides, Chechnya is distinguished by general unrest, paramilitary nature, and, meanwhile, the smallest number of divorces and the largest proportion of children in the country.

10:58, 1 February 2016

Kadyrov takes aim at Kasyanov in Instagram video

On his Instagram page, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has published a video, in which Mikhail Kasyanov, the leader of the "PARNAS" Party, appears under a filter simulating a rifle sight. Commentators have treated the video as a threat to the opposition politician.

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