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April 27, 2021 18:19

• Investigators re-open case on attack on human rights defender in Dagestan

  The investigation into a case on beating in Makhachkala of Sirazhudin Datsiev, an employee of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) “Memorial”*, has been resumed after the defence lodged a complaint to the court about the ineffective work of the investigators, human rights defenders report today.

April 27, 2021 17:54

• Ogtai Gyulyalyev faces threat of being left without nursing care

  Azerbaijani human rights defender Ogtai Gyulyalyev is recovering from surgeries he had undergone in Turkey, but still needs constant nursing care, his son says. According to the young man, the nurses caring for his father are not paid salaries and Ogtai Gyulyalyev risks being left without their care.

April 27, 2021 15:48

• Activists urge USA not to admit amnesty for Georgian law enforcers

  The United States should influence the Georgian authorities to prevent pardoning, along with political prisoners, of the law enforcers, who had taken part in the harsh dispersal of the rally, protesters in Tbilisi stated on April 26.

April 27, 2021 15:26

• Peacemakers escort group of pilgrims to Amaras Monastery

  75 pilgrims from Stepanakert and its environs have visited the Amaras Monastery, accompanied by peacemakers, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed.

April 27, 2021 11:27

• Journalists' inquiry raises topic of child abuse in Georgia

  A three-year-old pupil of a kindergarten in Tbilisi was beaten up by an educator; earlier inmates of an orphanage in Kodjori complained about systematic violence and psychological pressure, says an investigation conducted by the "Rustavi-2" TV Channel. The Office of Georgian Ombudsperson has reported similar cases of violence against pupils of a boarding school in Ninotsminda.

April 27, 2021 11:13

• Three Azerbaijani residents blown up by a mine

  Residents of the Agdjabedi District tried to enter the territories that passed under Azerbaijan's control after the last autumn aggravation of the Karabakh conflict, and got blown up by a mine. One of them died.

April 27, 2021 11:02

• Over 300 Stepanakert townspeople visit exhibition of lost Armenian monuments

  The exhibition in Stepanakert presents photographs of 46 Armenian historical and cultural monuments that have remained in the territories transferred to Azerbaijan after the 2020 autumn war.

April 27, 2021 08:41

• Grozny judge upholds investigators' refusal to check Kadyrov's threats

  The Grozny court has again refused to satisfy the complaint lodged by human rights defenders against investigators' refusal to prosecute the head of Chechnya for threats against journalists and social networks users, Mikhail Benyash, an advocate, has stated.

April 27, 2021 08:23

• Azerbaijani analysts point to geopolitical pretext of Biden's recognition of Armenian Genocide

  The statement of the US President, Joe Biden, on recognition of Armenian Genocide is backed by the US desire to strengthen its positions in Southern Caucasus, but this will not seriously affect the relations with Azerbaijan, the Baku analysts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" have predicted.

April 27, 2021 00:08

• Rights defenders explain role of Kadyrov’s associates in victories of his children

  Coaches and tournament organizers, who are affiliated with the leader of Chechnya and who do not want to upset him, often arrange victories of Kadyrov’s sons, Chechen human rights defenders suggest.

April 26, 2021 23:51

• Daudov agrees to discuss disputed lands with Ingush activists

  Magomed Daudov, the speaker of the Chechen parliament, agreed with the proposal of the leaders of the Ingush movement “Mekhk-Kkhel” to discuss the issue of the disputed lands. The official pointed to Pyatigorsk as the meeting place.

April 26, 2021 23:29

• Armenian President calls on UN Secretary-General to assist in return of POWs

  Today, in his letter to the UN Secretary-General, the President of Armenia has declared that the country expects the support of the international community to resolve the problem with the return of prisoners of war (POWs) and civilians from Azerbaijan.

April 26, 2021 19:34

• In Southern Russia, Navalny’s offices change their activities after prosecutors’ decision

  The Moscow Prosecutor’s Office suspended the activities of Alexei Navalny’s offices amid the preparation of the Moscow City Court to consider a claim to recognize them as an extremist organization. In Southern Russia, Alexei Navalny’s offices have stopped posting on social media, but their staff will continue to work privately, Alexei Navalny’s supporters say.

April 26, 2021 19:18

• YouTube blocks video about secret real estate property of Kadyrov’s associates

  A video version of the “Project” online edition’s investigation into the secret property of people from among the Ramzan Kadyrov’s associates has been blocked following a complaint filed by the “Grozny” ChGTRK (Chechen State TV and Radio Broadcasting Company) for copyright infringement.

April 26, 2021 19:05

• Vladikavkaz resident accused of beating journalist Totrov

  A resident of Vladikavkaz beat journalist Ruslan Totrov for posting critical articles, the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) reports its version today. The man has been charged with obstructing journalistic activities.

April 26, 2021 13:40

• Russian MoD reports on food distribution among refugees in Aknaberd

  Russian militaries have handed over a ton of humanitarian aid collected by NGOs and charitable organizations to refugees in the Karabakh village of Aknaberd, including foodstuffs, medical kits and basic necessities, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed.

April 26, 2021 13:15

• Week of April 19-25 passed without victims of armed conflict in Northern Caucasus

  During the week of April 19-25, 2021, during the ongoing armed conflict in Northern Caucasus, no information about the casualties or wounded persons was reported. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.

April 26, 2021 11:45

• Film about execution of workers in Novocherkassk awarded Nika Prize

  The movie "Dear Comrades!" about the execution by shooting of Novocherkassk workers in 1962 has received the Nika Prize as the best feature film of 2020. Andrei Konchalovsky, a film director, and Yulia Vysotskaya, the starring actress, received the for Best Director and Best Actress Awards.

April 26, 2021 11:33

• Residents of Southern Russia celebrate Circassian Flag Day

  Concerts, a bike rally and a flash mob were held on April 25 in Adygea on the occasion of the Circassian Flag Day. In connection with the holiday, Kabardino-Balkaria held concerts of creative groups; and Karachay-Cherkessia – a car rally and a free screening of the film "Circassia".

April 26, 2021 11:14

• Two LGBT women beaten up in Tbilisi

  The owner of an apartment that was rented in Tbilisi by two women-members of the LGBT community is accused of beating them up. The attack on people of non-traditional sexual orientation was the second in the capital of Georgia within a week.