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May 24, 2022 11:06

• Parents banned from attending children's matinees in Grozny

  The department of preschool education of the Grozny Mayoralty has decided to restrict parents' access to the graduation matinees in kindergartens, citing the threat of coronavirus spread. Social media users were outraged by the authorities' decision.

May 24, 2022 08:37

• Border delimitation commission with Azerbaijan set up in Armenia

  By his decree, Nikol Pashinyan, the Armenian Prime Minister, has created a commission on the delimitation of the border with Azerbaijan and border security.

May 24, 2022 08:22

• Dadaev reports deaths of three Makhachkala residents in Ukraine

  Murtazali Kurbanaliev, Eldar Bagirov and Batir Abdulaev, who perished in Ukraine, were awarded the Orders of Courage, Salman Dadaev, the Makhachkala Mayor, has informed. Since the start of the special operation, at least 115 natives of Dagestan have been officially confirmed as perished there.

May 23, 2022 21:29

• Gadjiev’s colleagues hold solo pickets in Makhachkala

  In Makhachkala, during two solo pickets, Dagestani journalists demanded to stop the criminal prosecution of Abdulmumin Gadjiev and release political prisoners.

May 23, 2022 21:14

• Court upholds fine for Ingush politician Kartoev

  The Supreme Court of Ingushetia upheld the decision to fine Vakha Kartoev, the head of the regional branch of the “Civil Initiative” Party, 40,000 roubles for discrediting the Russian army. Vakha Kartoev insists he is not guilty, human rights defenders note.

May 23, 2022 19:37

• In Ingushetia, bride’s brother suspected of murdering groom-kidnapper

  A resident of Ingushetia shot dead a man after the latter kidnapped his sister to marry her. The suspect has been taken into custody, investigators report.

May 23, 2022 19:20

• In Baku, police disrupt a protest rally of a Ukrainian woman

  Alyona Azizova, a citizen of Ukraine, was detained today while trying to hold a solo protest action in front of the Russian Embassy in Baku against the special military operation in Ukraine. The woman was taken to a police station and then released.

May 23, 2022 19:08

• On May 16-22, 2022, two persons fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus

  During the week of May 16-22, 2022, at least two persons were killed in the ongoing armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. No wounded were reported. These are the results of the calculations run by the “Caucasian Knot” based on its own materials and information from other open sources.

May 23, 2022 18:59

• Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of May 16-22, 2022

  CTO in Dagestan; events dedicated to the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Caucasian War; protests in Armenia demanding the resignation of Nikol Pashinyan, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of May 16-22, 2022, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.

May 23, 2022 15:13

• Policemen draw up protocol against mourning marcher in Nalchik

  In Nalchik, the capital of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR), policemen have drawn up a protocol on violation of public order against a horse rider who took part on May 21 in the mourning march in memory of the victims of the Caucasian War.

May 23, 2022 14:57

• Yerevan: opposition resumes disobedience actions

  From early morning, the Armenian opposition has resumed motor rallies along Yerevan streets, demanding the resignation of Armenian Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan. Activists have blocked the metro; and the police started detentions.

May 23, 2022 14:41

• In Brussels, Aliev and Pashinyan agree to start work of delimitation commission

  At a meeting with Charles Michel, the President of the Council of Europe, in Brussels, the Azerbaijani President, Ilham Aliev, and the Armenian Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, have agreed to start the work of the commission on border delimitation. They also agreed start unlocking the countries' transport communications.

May 23, 2022 11:46

• Beslan hostages stand up for blogger Batraz Sidamon

  Former hostages and graduates of School No. 1 of Beslan have launched a petition in support of the blogger, Batraz Sidamon. The authors of the petition assert that Sidamon was prosecuted on the basis of an incorrect expertise.

May 23, 2022 11:31

• 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.

May 23, 2022 11:18

• 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.

May 23, 2022 11:04

• 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.

May 22, 2022 12:15

• 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.

May 22, 2022 12:11

• 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.

May 22, 2022 11:57

• 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.

May 22, 2022 11:50

• 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.