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Over 90 people could be arrested for participating in unrest in Dagestan
Human rights
Over 90 people could be arrested for participating in unrest in Dagestan
22 November 2023

More than 44 petitions were received by the Supreme Court of Dagestan to appeal arrests in a criminal case for participation in mass riots at Makhachkala airport. In total, the number of people in custody could reach 91.

Armenia refused to participate in the CSTO meeting even at the deputy minister level
Politics
Armenia refused to participate in the CSTO meeting even at the deputy minister level
22 November 2023

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Mirzoyan and the head of the country's Ministry of Defense Papikyan will not take part in the meetings within the CSTO in Minsk on November 22. Speaker of Parliament Simonyan made a similar decision.

A criminal case has been opened against the ex-coach of the Dagestan kickboxing team for participating in the “SVO” on the side of Ukraine
Human rights
A criminal case has been opened against the ex-coach of the Dagestan kickboxing team for participating in the “SVO” on the side of Ukraine
22 November 2023

A criminal case of treason was opened against the former head coach of the Dagestan kickboxing team, Akhmad Akhmedov. He has been living in Ukraine since 2017, where he holds the position of president of the K-1 professional kickboxing federation.

An alleged gang member was shot dead in Ingushetia
Society
An alleged gang member was shot dead in Ingushetia
22 November 2023

A “militant accomplice” who offered armed resistance was eliminated in Ingushetia. This was reported by the local FSB department.

Azerbaijan sent another batch of humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Politics
Azerbaijan sent another batch of humanitarian aid to Ukraine
22 November 2023

Azerbaijan transferred the second part of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, which includes electrical equipment. A convoy of 23 trucks with kilometer-long electrical cables and 18 transformers was sent from Sumgayit.

Dagestan will accept about 200 refugees from the Gaza Strip
Society
Dagestan will accept about 200 refugees from the Gaza Strip
22 November 2023

In the coming week, 50 refugees from the Gaza Strip will arrive in Dagestan. In general, the republican authorities are ready to accept up to 200 people wishing to leave Palestine.

Ambush and detentions in Grozny; beatings, robberies and torture during “cleansing operations” in Kurchaloi, Gansolchu and Khidi-Khutor
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
Ambush and detentions in Grozny; beatings, robberies and torture during “cleansing operations” in Kurchaloi, Gansolchu and Khidi-Khutor
21 November 2023

At 7.30 in Grozny, not far from a furniture factory on B. Khmelnitsky Street, an explosion was heard. As it turned out later, sappers discovered and detonated a landmine.

Another journalist was accused of smuggling in Azerbaijan
Human rights
Another journalist was accused of smuggling in Azerbaijan
21 November 2023

In Baku, the editor-in-chief of the online publication Abzas Media, Sevinj Vagifgyzy, was charged under Article 206.3.3 of the Criminal Code (smuggling committed by a group of persons by prior conspiracy). She was detained as a suspect.

Armenia refused to support the CSTO
Politics
Armenia refused to support the CSTO
21 November 2023

The Armenian side asked not to consider one of the planned documents at the upcoming session of the Collective Security Council of the CSTO states in Minsk. We are talking about draft decisions to provide assistance to Yerevan.

Three mobilized from the North Caucasus received 2.5, 5.5 and 6 years in prison
Human rights
Three mobilized from the North Caucasus received 2.5, 5.5 and 6 years in prison
21 November 2023

A native of Kabardino-Balkaria, Albert Guchkakov, was sentenced to six years in prison. He was found guilty of leaving the unit's assembly point.