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Dagestani blogger and political prisoner asked for four years in prison
Human rights
Dagestani blogger and political prisoner asked for four years in prison
4 October 2024

At a court hearing in Kazan, the state prosecution requested four years in prison for Dagestani native and former military man Askhabali Alibekov, known as the author of the YouTube channel "Wild Paratrooper". A criminal case was opened against him on charges of using violence against police officers.

Ilham Aliyev accused France and the West of supporting the occupation of Azerbaijani lands
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Ilham Aliyev accused France and the West of supporting the occupation of Azerbaijani lands
4 October 2024

France and similar Western countries tried to perpetuate the seizure of Azerbaijani lands. This was stated by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at a meeting with residents of Karabakh's Jabrayil.

FSB Director: The West is seeking Armenia's withdrawal from the CSTO
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FSB Director: The West is seeking Armenia's withdrawal from the CSTO
4 October 2024

In exchange for preferential arms supplies and security guarantees, the West is seeking the Armenian government's withdrawal from the CSTO. This will make Yerevan even more dependent on NATO. This was stated by the Director of the Russian FSB Alexander Bortnikov during his speech at the 55th meeting of the Council of Heads of Security Agencies and Special Services of the CIS countries in Astana.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner transferred from prison to penal colony
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner transferred from prison to penal colony
4 October 2024

Akim Bekirov, an activist and employee of an IT security company sentenced to 14 years, was transferred from the Balashov prison in the Saratov region to the IK-9 Tsivilsk in the Chuvash Republic.

US Ambassador to Georgia and Prime Minister Exchange Criticism
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US Ambassador to Georgia and Prime Minister Exchange Criticism
4 October 2024

US Ambassador to Georgia Robin Dunnigan, speaking about the founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party, oligarch, former Russian citizen Bidzina Ivanishvili, said that he puts his personal financial interests above the interests of the people.

Journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova remains in pretrial detention until November 6
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Journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova remains in pretrial detention until November 6
3 October 2024

The Basmanny Court of Moscow granted the investigation's motion and extended the arrest of journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova for another month, until November 6. The defendant is charged under Part 2 of Article 205.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (public calls to commit terrorist activity, public justification of terrorism, or propaganda of terrorism). The maximum punishment provided for by such a charge is imprisonment for up to 7 years.

The US has denied information about sanctions imposed on Ivanishvili and his family members
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The US has denied information about sanctions imposed on Ivanishvili and his family members
3 October 2024

The US has not imposed sanctions on the founder of Georgia's ruling party, billionaire, former Russian citizen Bidzina Ivanishvili and his family members. This was reported to the Georgian service of Radio Liberty by the US Embassy in Tbilisi.

The head of the Kabardino-Balkaria has gone for a new five-year term
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The head of the Kabardino-Balkaria has gone for a new five-year term
3 October 2024

The members of the Kabardino-Balkarian parliament unanimously voted for the current head in the elections for the head of the region. Thus, Kazbek Kokov will remain in his post for another five years.

A Palestinian national-cultural autonomy has been registered in Chechnya
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A Palestinian national-cultural autonomy has been registered in Chechnya
3 October 2024

The elder of the Palestinian community in Chechnya, Alhag Nesef, was presented with a certificate of state registration of the NGO "Local public organization of the national-cultural autonomy of Palestinians of Grozny." This was reported by the Minister of National Policy, External Relations, Press and Information of the Republic, Akhmed Dudayev, who presented the document.

Nikita Zhuravel, convicted of burning the Koran, is charged with treason
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Nikita Zhuravel, convicted of burning the Koran, is charged with treason
3 October 2024

A student from Volgograd, Nikita Zhuravel, who was sentenced to 3.5 years on charges of burning the Koran, corresponded on Telegram with SBU officers and offered to cooperate with them. This was reported by the prosecutor's office.