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Action in Batuni. Photo courtesy of the Georgia's Cognitive Centre

11:31, 23 May 2022

Georgia: activists urged to protect women from violence

On May 22, the cities of Tbilisi, Zugdidi and Batumi hosted actions in defence of women's right to life. Activists urged the society not to ignore violence against women.

A graduate speaks out against the special operation in Ukraine. Screenshot: https://t.me/nexta_live/28954

11:18, 23 May 2022

Telegram users support pacifist slogan of Dagestani schoolgirl

During the "Last Bell" ceremony, a graduate of one of Dagestani schools publicly spoke out against the special operation in Ukraine; it follows from a video clip posted on the Telegram. Most commentators have supported the girl's statement.

Rashad Ramazanov. Photo:: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/rashad-ramazanov-is-pens-empty-chair-at-the-international-festival-of-authors-652505883.html

11:04, 23 May 2022

Blogger Rashad Ramazanov arrested in Baku

A court in Baku has ruled to arrest Rashad Ramazanov, a blogger, for four months after charging him with large-scale drug dealing. Kenul Ramazanova, Rashad's wife, and Rufat Safarov, a rights defender, believe that the blogger's arrest has to do with his criticism of Azeri authorities.

The mourning march in Cherkessk dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Caucasian War. Photo by Alyona Sadovskaya for the "Caucasian Knot"

12:15, 22 May 2022

KChR residents commemorate victims of the Caucasian War

In Cherkessk, the capital of the Karachay-Cherkessian Republic (KChR), more than 500 people took part in the mourning march and rally dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Caucasian War.

Participants in the events on Adygs' Memory Day held at the "Tree of Life" monument in Nalchik on May 21, 2022. Photo by Lyudmila Maratova for the "Caucasian Knot"

12:11, 22 May 2022

In KBR, march on Adygs' Remembrance Day held despite authorities' ban

A mourning rally on the day of the 158th anniversary of the end of the Caucasian War was held at the "Tree of Life" monument in Nalchik, the capital of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR). Several dozen young people have held a march in memory of the victims of the war along city streets.

11:57, 22 May 2022

Armenia reports wounded conscript soldier after shelling

Gor Gyulsaryan, a private conscript, has received a gunshot wound in the shelling conducted by the Azerbaijani party, the Armenian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed.

The construction of a road in the Karabakh and Zangezur Districts. Screenshot of the video https://www.kavkaz-uzel.eu/videos/6767

11:50, 22 May 2022

Alternative to Lachin Corridor gives refugees hope to return to Karabakh

The construction by Azerbaijan of a road bypassing the Lachin Corridor will contribute to the return of Azerbaijani refugees to Nagorno-Karabakh; the demining of territories and the development of the region. Besides, the road will help improving relations between the Armenian and Azerbaijani residents, Karabakh refugees believe.

23:56, 21 May 2022

Yerevan refutes Baku's allegation about border shelling

The statement that Armenian military servicemen have shells the positions of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces deployed in the Kelbadjar District has nothing to do with reality, the Armenian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed.

Candles lit in Nalchik in memory of the Caucasian War victims. Screenshot of the video by the "Caucasian Knot" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z5rMPPC5YY

12:20, 21 May 2022

Nalchik townspeople light candles in memory of Caucasian War victims

101 candles were lit by the participants of the mourning events in Nalchik, held at the "Tree of Life" monument, dedicated to the victims of the Caucasian War.

12:17, 21 May 2022

"Muslim Unity" activist arrested in Baku

The court has placed Agali Yakhyaev in custody for 30 days, finding him guilty of hooliganism and disobedience to the police at an action held in support of Razi Gumbatov, an activist of the "Muslim Unity" movement, in Baku.

12:15, 21 May 2022

Two KBR residents accused of discrediting army

The cases initiated against Islam Zhanov, a resident of the Urvan District, and Boris Dzagalov, a native of Nalchik, accused of discrediting the Russian Armed Forces, have been brought to court.

Events on Adygs' Memory Day in Nalchik. Screenshot of the video on the "Газета Юга" ("Newspaper of the South") Telegram channel https://t.me/gazetayuga/1048

12:04, 21 May 2022

Activists criticize authorities for cancelling march on Adygs' Remembrance Day

The authorities' refusal to sanction the mourning march in memory of the victims of the Caucasian War indicates their desire to destroy Adygs' historical memory and their national self-identification, Adam Bogus, a Circassian activist, believes.

12:03, 21 May 2022

Court in Egypt acquits Ingush student Ali Dzeitov

After a lengthy consideration, a court in Egypt has declared the charges against Ali Dzeitov, a native of Ingushetia, untenable and decided to acquit him.

Participants in a protest action in Yerevan. May 2022. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"

11:57, 21 May 2022

International forum held in Yerevan amid protests

In Yerevan, opposition supporters held a protest action in front of a hotel which hosted an international forum with the participation of Nikol Pashinyan and Western diplomats. Agents of the State Guard did not let opposition MPs into a conference hall.

Rashad Ramazanov. Photo: https://haqqin.az/news/12807

11:53, 21 May 2022

Police detain critic of Azerbaijani authorities

In Baku, the police have detained blogger Rashad Ramazanov, who criticizes the Azerbaijani authorities on the social media, a spouse of the blogger’s reports.

Prison. Screenshot of the video by the "Caucasian Knot"

11:44, 21 May 2022

“Muslim Unity” activist sentenced to six years of imprisonment in Azerbaijan

In Baku, a court found Razi Gumbatov, an activist of the “Muslim Unity” movement, guilty of drug trafficking and sentenced him to six years of imprisonment.

Refugees from Ukraine. Photo: https://media.1istochnik.ru/ https://siktivkar.bezformata.com/listnews/komi-primet-530-bezhentcev/103381643/

11:38, 21 May 2022

Activists note a decrease in number of Azerbaijani refugees from Ukraine

The flow of ethnic Azerbaijanis wishing to return to their homeland from Ukraine has decreased, activists involved in their evacuation point out. The Azerbaijani consulate in Kharkov has resumed its work and provides assistance primarily to Azerbaijani citizens.

A rally in Yerevan on May 19, screenshot of the video on the Yerkir Daily YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gaj1FJ-D7mg

23:50, 20 May 2022

Armenian opposition warns of consequences of opening border with Turkey

At a protest action in Yerevan, participants have stated it is pro-government oligarchs who will benefit from the opening of the Armenian-Turkish border, while farms, unable to withstand competition in the market with Turkish goods, will go bankrupt.

Protesters in Yerevan. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"

15:25, 20 May 2022

Activists resume disobedience actions in Yerevan

Armenian oppositionists have held a protest march in Yerevan near the residence of the country's president, where the latter is meeting his Lithuanian colleague. Activists have called on the European Union (EU) to pay attention to human rights violations in Armenia.

Fighters of the Akhmat Kadyrov Special Purpose Police Regiment. Screenshot of the video by Ramzan Kadyrov https://vk.com/ramzan?z=video279938622_456245464%2Fc76c9050127d6710b1%2Fpl_wall_279938622;

15:13, 20 May 2022

More Caucasian natives perished in Ukraine than in NCFD armed conflict in eight years

In Ukraine, at least 224 natives of the North-Caucasian Federal District (NCFD) have perished since the start of the special operation, while over the past eight years of armed conflict in Northern Caucasus, a total of 143 law enforcers have perished, the "Caucasian Knot" has calculated.

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