Six wounded in Chechnya

January 13, 2025 22:17

• Rights defenders criticize investigators' version of Talysh researcher Abilov's case

  The charge of treason brought against Igbal Abilov, a Talysh researcher, looks unconvincing and has become another episode in the prosecution practice of activists from Azerbaijani national minorities.

January 13, 2025 20:31

• Girlfriend of Suleimanova, who went missing in Chechnya, complains about investigators' inaction

  Elena Patyaeva has sent her complaints to the Russian General Prosecutor's Office (GPO) about the inaction of the investigators who deal with the disappearance case of her girlfriend, Seda Suleimanova.

January 13, 2025 17:40

• Russian analysts assess Aliev's harsh statements against Moscow

  The harsh rhetoric by the Azeri President, Ilham Aliev, against Russia after the AZAL plane crash will test mutual relations, but is unlikely to lead to any serious deterioration of them.

January 12, 2025 23:23

• Ukraine's recognition of Circassian genocide encourages activists

  Circassian organizations and activists abroad have welcomed the recognition of the Circassian genocide by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and expressed hope that this will lead to the recognition of the genocide by other countries. The International Circassian Association has treated this decision as anti-Russian.

January 12, 2025 22:44

• Azerbaijani activist Gadjiev claims beating by police

  Djamil Gadjiev, an activist, claims that he was beaten up after being detained by police in Baku. A doctor diagnosed him with bruises.