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13:30, 7 November 2015

After two linemen of the railway were killed in the Makhachkala village of Novy Khushet, the counterterrorist (CTO) legal regime was introduced.

The bus on the route Moscow-Yerevan after the road traffic accident. November 3, 2015. Photo: 71.mchs.gov.ru

12:31, 7 November 2015

Death toll of road traffic accident involving bus "Moscow-Yerevan" reaches nine persons

After the road traffic accident in the Tula Region, which involved the bus on the route Moscow-Yerevan, a 68-year-old passenger remained in critical condition and died from heart failure.

08:00, 7 November 2015

"Freedom House" accuses Georgian authorities of violating freedom of media

The human rights organization "Freedom House" has called on the Georgian authorities to stop interfering in the media activities. The "Freedom House" has condemned the court's decision in the case of the "Rustavi 2" TV Channel.

Imam Nail Bikmaev. Photo: http://chernovik.net/content/inye-smi/zabludshiy-imam

05:29, 7 November 2015

Criminal case against Rostov Imam Nail Bikmaev closed

The criminal proceedings against Nail Bikmaev, Imam of the Central Mosque in Rostov-on-Don, have been stopped. Earlier, he has been accused of inciting inter-confessional hatred. The Prosecutor's Office offered him a written apology for the unjustified prosecution.

Mosque minaret. Photo by Akhmed Aldebirov for the "Caucasian Knot"

03:33, 7 November 2015

Residents of Buynaksk report on detention of mosque-goers

In Buynaksk, law enforcers conducted detentions of believers of a Salafi mosque and shot into the air, witnesses report. According to them, two persons were detained. Officials from the Buynaksk GOVD (City Interior Division) have reported that no detainees were brought to the GOVD.

Magomed Mutsolgov. Photo: http://www.magas.ru/content/sokhranenie-ingushskoi-gosudarstvennosti-foto

02:47, 7 November 2015

Experts associate searches in "Mashr" office with suppression of dissent

The office of the Ingush human rights organization "Mashr" was searched to put pressure on its leader Magomed Mutsolgov. This opinion was expressed by experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot". Magomed Mutsolgov himself believes that he received warnings about possible criminal proceedings against him because of his public activities.

Magomed Mutsolgov. Photo: http://mehkkhel.org/m-barahoev-kompaniya-po-diskreditatsii-magomeda-mutsolgova-obrechena/

18:21, 6 November 2015

Law enforcers seize documents and PCs from "Mashr" office

The search at the office of the Ingush organization "Mashr" has been completed, reports its leader Magomed Mutsolgov. Staff members of the Investigating Department for the North-Caucasian Federal District (NCFD) of the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) seized a large package of documents.

16:48, 6 November 2015

Experts argue about involvement of terrorists in crash of Airbus A321

Russian political analysts have expressed different opinions concerning the new claim of the Egyptian grouping "Vilayat Sinai" on its involvement of the crash of the Airbus A321. According to Georgy Mirsky, the terror act could be an act of revenge for the bombing in Syria.

Eduard Khidirov. Photo: https://ikunak.ru/news/2013/5/6/156446

15:57, 6 November 2015

In Dagestan, MP suspected of heading criminal grouping

In Dagestan, Eduard Khidirov, the leader of the faction of the "Patriots of Russia" Party at the National Assembly of Dagestan, has been involved in a criminal case for creating a criminal grouping. The investigating authorities have announced their intention to detain an MP; however, till present, his whereabouts is still unknown.

Sagid Murtazaliev. Photo: http://bmkv.wrestdag.ru/news/fsbrnews/Novosti_sajta/fsbr_pozdravljaet_sagida_murtazalieva_s_dnem_rozhdenija

13:12, 6 November 2015

In Kizlyar, policeman arrested in Sagid Murtazaliev's case

The court has granted the investigators' request in the Sagid Murtazaliev's case and arrested Magomed Magomedov, a staff member of the Criminal Investigation Department for Kizlyar, suspected of involvement in the assassination of Shevket Kudjaev, Deputy Chief of the Centre for Combating Extremism. He faces life imprisonment.

Law enforcers in the central square of Buynaksk, October 16, 2015. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the "Caucasian Knot"

09:53, 6 November 2015

Dagestani MIA to investigate dispersal of rally held by "Party of Russian Veterans"

During the meeting with citizens in Buynaksk, Abdurashid Magomedov, Minister of Internal Affairs of Dagestan, met MPs from the "Party of Russian Veterans" and promised to investigate the circumstances of the dispersal of their meetings with voters.

Mosque in the village of Siyutkino, Dagestan. Photo: Magarama Alieva, http://www.odnoselchane.ru/?page=photos_of_category&sect=713&com=photogallery

08:11, 6 November 2015

Rally of Kumyk people demands to prevent redistribution of land in Dagestan

At the all-Dagestani gathering, more than 150 members of public organizations and rural communities have adopted a resolution with the demand to cancel the land reform in Dagestan. Participants of the gathering fear that as a result of the redistribution of land ownership, Kumyk people may be deprived of lands of their traditionally habitation.

The participants of march. Photo by Armine Martirosyan

06:31, 6 November 2015

Yerevan: participants of march claim need for change of power in country

Residents of Yerevan, who came to the action with the demand to release political prisoners, expressed their dissatisfaction with the policy of the Armenian authorities.

Relatives and friends of the detainees near the Leninsky District Court in Vladikavkaz. November 5, 2015. Photo by Emma Marzoeva

05:31, 6 November 2015

North Ossetia: policemen's advocates intend to challenge arrest of their clients

The defence of policemen Atsamaz Datiev and Oleg Dzampaev, suspects in the case of the death of Vladimir Tskaev, a resident of Vladikavkaz, does not agree with the decision of the clients' arrests. The advocates have announced their intention to file appeals to the Supreme Court of North Ossetia.

Woman holds a photo of Vladimir Tskaev. Photo by Emma Marzoeva for the "Caucasian Knot"

01:43, 6 November 2015

In North Ossetia, policemen deny their involvement in Vladimir Tskaev's death

Policemen Atsamaz Datiev and Oleg Dzampaev, suspects in the case of the death of Vladimir Tskaev, a resident of Vladikavkaz, have denied their involvement in the crime. Both defendants claim that they performed their duties and did not do anything unlawful.

A victim pensioner Arthur Zadelnikov. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko

01:31, 6 November 2015

In Sochi, Khavazh Temirsultanov sentenced to one year of imprisonment

The Adler District Court has sentenced Khavazh Temirsultanov, a native of Chechnya, to one year of imprisonment on charge of assaulting a pensioner. Earlier, Khavazh Temirsultanov has denied his guilt. However, at the trial, he pleaded guilty.

The building of the Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Court. Photo: http://grozniy.bezformata.ru/listnews/bespredel-yuzhno-sahalinskih-sudej/37695441/

21:39, 5 November 2015

Ramzan Kadyrov expects to bring judge of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Court to justice

The Sakhalin Regional Court is to make a special ruling to bring to justice the judge, who recognized as extremist the book "Prayer to Allah". This was stated by the Chechen leader. The Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) of the Asian part of Russia has announced that additional copies of the book will be published.

19:26, 5 November 2015

HRC "Memorial" recognizes Bagir Kazikhanov as political prisoner

Human rights defenders demand to release Bagir Kazikhanov, a native of Dagestan, sentenced for reading books of Said Nursi.

Today about 200 relatives and friends of the detained policemen gathered near the Leninsky Court of Vladikavkaz. Photo by Emma Marzoeva

18:01, 5 November 2015

Second policeman arrested in case of Vladimir Tskaev's death

Field investigator Oleg Dzampaev, suspected of involvement in the death of Vladikavkaz resident Vladimir Tskaev, has been taken into custody by the court's decision until January 2.

17:32, 5 November 2015

Policemen discover ammunition in Makhachkala resident's car

While checking a car of a resident of the Dagestani capital, policemen discovered 40 rounds for a submachine gun and two grenades.

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