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April 18, 2020 18:46

• Kadyrov threatens to dismiss officials for quarantine violations

  Amid the growth of the number of coronavirus cases in Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov has prohibited residents from leaving their homes on April 18 and 19. The state servants, who break the ban will be dismissed, he has warned.

April 18, 2020 17:45

• Armenian authorities allocate USD 306 million for anti-crisis measures

  The Armenian government has started implementing 13 programmes to support small and medium-sized businesses, as well as helping the population to mitigate the economic and social consequences of the coronavirus epidemic, the Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, stated on April 17.

April 18, 2020 17:25

• Astrakhan activist fined for insulting Putin in social network

  The Leninsky District Court of Astrakhan has fined the activist, Alexei Tyurin, by 30,000 roubles for an insulting statement in a social network addressed to President of Russia. Tyurin associates his persecution with his picket against the constitutional reform.

April 18, 2020 12:57

• Rights defenders claim torture of prisoner from Chechnya

  Khumaid Khaidaev, a native of Chechnya, was brutally tortured after the prisoners' riot at the Angara colony; he was not provided with medical care, the "Civil Assistance" Committee has stated.

April 18, 2020 12:41

• Residents of Gali District lose medical care in Georgia after border closure

  Patients with chronic diseases from the Gali District of Abkhazia cannot get their scheduled treatment in Georgia after the border was closed due to the coronavirus threat. Locals also have difficulties with foodstuffs.

April 18, 2020 12:29

• Federation Council approves transfer of Military Glory Day for Beslan Mourning Day

  The law on the transfer of the World War II Ending Day from September 2 to September 3 has been approved by the Russian Federation Council. The decision was made contrary to the opinion of Arsen Fadzaev, the Senator (Council member) from North Ossetia.

April 18, 2020 12:14

• AI demands from Kremlin to react to threats addressed to Milashina

  Russian authorities should investigate the new threats of the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, to Elena Milashina, an observer of the "Novaya Gazeta" newspaper, and stop the persecution of journalists and human rights defenders in the republic, the Amnesty International (AI) has stated.

April 18, 2020 08:36

• Authorities link deceased in Ingushetia with infection during religious rites

  All those who died from coronavirus infection in Ingushetia were village elders and took part in collective religious ceremonies. Crowded meetings in villages continue contrary to recommendations of authorities and theologians.

April 18, 2020 08:21

• Dagestani "Rospotrebnadzor" bans visiting temples and cemeteries

  Until the end of April, residents of Dagestan will be able to visit cemeteries only for funerals; while access to worshiping is prohibited, says the resolution of the chief sanitary doctor of Dagestan.

April 17, 2020 22:32

• Dagestani human rights defender Djambulat Gasanov claims being beaten by law enforcer

  Law enforcers detained Djambulat Gasanov and four other persons who were accompanying Larisa Bachieva, an activist of the Makhachkala movement "Our City". Djambulat Gasanov claimed being beaten by a top-ranking law enforcer.

April 17, 2020 22:17

• Court supports Vremenny villagers in their claims to authorities

  Today, the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" has reported that the court of cassation confirmed the right of two families from the Dagestani village of Vremenny to compensations for their properties destroyed during a counterterrorist operation (CTO).

April 17, 2020 18:41

• Chechen residents do not believe TV report about food prices

  In Chechnya, according to a report prepared by the republican TV Channel and released today, the food prices in shops and markets remained the same after the quarantine had been imposed. The prices for many food products have significantly grown in the republic, Instagram users and local residents note.

April 17, 2020 18:21

• HRW calls on Azerbaijani authorities to release arrested oppositionists

  In Baku, the court has found Niyameddin Akhmedov, an activist of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan, guilty of violating the quarantine regime and arrested him for 30 days. The international human rights organization "Human Rights Watch" (HRW) called on the Azerbaijani government to stop abusing restrictions to retaliate against the opposition.

April 17, 2020 13:30

• Economists argue on whether Georgia needs external help

  Georgian economists diverge in their opinions about the Georgia's need for financial help from the international community, and whether the country could overcome the economic crisis on its own.

April 17, 2020 13:16

• Analysts note change in Kadyrov's position in his dispute with Mishustin

  The broadcast on air of the "Grozny" ChGTRK (Chechen State TV and Radio Company) of reports about the free transit of motor vehicles across Chechnya demonstrates a change in Ramzan Kadyrov's position in his public dispute with the Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, the experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.

April 17, 2020 11:03

• New case against Gadjiev worsens his position

  A new criminal case initiated against Abdulmumin Gadjiev, a journalist of the "Chernovik" (Draft) weekly and portal, will allow investigators to extend his arrest, his advocates are afraid.

April 17, 2020 08:48

• Punishment for "Novaya Gazeta" shows Kremlin's attitude to Kadyrov

  Moscow is ready to forgive any actions of Ramzan Kadyrov, as long as the Kremlin sees in him a guarantor of stability and a symbol of Putin's victory in Chechnya, the political analysts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" assert.

April 17, 2020 08:36

• Abkhazian entrepreneurs complain of poor state support

  The delay in customs duties and taxes provided by the authorities is not enough to save businesses from bankruptcy, entrepreneurs of Abkhazia assert.

April 17, 2020 08:25

• KBR resident repents for coronavirus fake

  A resident of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR) faces a large fine for posting a fake video about coronavirus, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has reported. Some Instagram users are against punishment for reposts in social networks, and criticized law enforcers for posting a video with an apology of the resident of the city of Tyrnyauz.

April 17, 2020 00:00

• Coronavirus-infected family faces bullying in Volgograd Region

  The Gorbachov family from the Ilovlinsky District, in which coronavirus was confirmed in three members, has faced bullying.