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The case against Dagestan police officers found guilty of kidnapping and torture has been returned for review
Human rights
The case against Dagestan police officers found guilty of kidnapping and torture has been returned for review
20 November 2023

Five police officers from Dagestan, previously found guilty of using violence against a detainee, kidnapping and torture, were released from custody. This happened after the Supreme Court of Dagestan overturned the verdict and sent the criminal case for a new trial to the Karabudakhkent District Court.

Repeated shelling of Argun, shooting at civilians in Tolstoy-Yurt, “cleansing” in the village of Kirov and other events in Grozny
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
Repeated shelling of Argun, shooting at civilians in Tolstoy-Yurt, “cleansing” in the village of Kirov and other events in Grozny
19 November 2023

Argun has been subjected to mortar fire again over the past two days. Just like the day before, the main blow fell on Gudermesskaya Street. House No. 12, owned by Zara Gadieva, suffered the most. There were four young children inside at the time.

In the Moscow region, security forces again broke into a mosque
Human rights
In the Moscow region, security forces again broke into a mosque
19 November 2023

Security forces conducted a raid on parishioners of a mosque in Balashikha near Moscow. This was reported by Novaya Gazeta Europe. Shortly after the traditional Friday prayer, the mosque was surrounded by masked men with guns. One of them said that they were from the FSB and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Over 400 people were brought to justice for participating in the pogrom in Makhachkala
Human rights
Over 400 people were brought to justice for participating in the pogrom in Makhachkala
19 November 2023

The courts of Dagestan brought 412 people to administrative responsibility after the anti-Semitic pogrom at Makhachkala airport on October 29.

The kidnapping of five residents of the village of Avtury, a fierce battle in Belorechye, a double murder in Grozny, shelling of Argun
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
The kidnapping of five residents of the village of Avtury, a fierce battle in Belorechye, a double murder in Grozny, shelling of Argun
18 November 2023

In the village of Avtury, the military captured several local residents. At about 9 p.m., 50-year-old Kharon Gandaev was kidnapped while returning from a neighbor living two houses down on his street. About three hours later, Zaur Sultanovich Abazov, born 1985, Zaurbek Vakhaevich Israpilov, born 1987 (1988), Ismail Sulimanovich Dakaev, born 1985, were kidnapped. The fifth person, Altemirov, about whom practically nothing is known except his last name, was taken away from the village later than everyone else.

Pashinyan said that Azerbaijan’s actions look like an attempt to prepare for a new war against Armenia
Politics
Pashinyan said that Azerbaijan’s actions look like an attempt to prepare for a new war against Armenia
18 November 2023

Some steps by Azerbaijan create the impression that the country is preparing for new military operations against Armenia. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this at a session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in Yerevan.

Five residents of Dagestan were fined for displaying flags of extremist organizations
Human rights
Five residents of Dagestan were fined for displaying flags of extremist organizations
18 November 2023

The courts of Dagestan awarded fines of up to 2 thousand rubles to five residents of the republic for posting flags of the terrorist communities “Islamic State” (IS) and “Al-Qaeda” on social networks. In particular, two men posted the IS flag on Odnoklassniki, another on VKontakte, and two others on WhatsApp and Telegram.

The President of Georgia called cohesion with Europe a defense against Russian aggression
Politics
The President of Georgia called cohesion with Europe a defense against Russian aggression
18 November 2023

The best defense against Russian aggression is Georgia’s solidarity with the European Union and the country’s presence within the European community. Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili stated this in an interview with France24 English.

Indiscriminate shooting and serious injury of a bus driver in Grozny, detention of a man near the village of Goyty, followed by torture and murder
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
Indiscriminate shooting and serious injury of a bus driver in Grozny, detention of a man near the village of Goyty, followed by torture and murder
17 November 2023

At 10.30 on Zhukovsky Street in Grozny, near the “Banya” stop, unknown persons attempted to blow up an armored personnel carrier. The military opened random fire from machine guns in different directions. Whether intentionally or accidentally, a city bus on route 29 passing by also came under fire. The driver was seriously injured, but managed to drive the bus to safety and stop it. The name and place of residence of the deceased driver of the Memorial Human Rights Center are unknown.

Azerbaijani activists demanded the release of Gubad Ibadoglu
Human rights
Azerbaijani activists demanded the release of Gubad Ibadoglu
17 November 2023

In Azerbaijan, on National Revival Day, a group of public figures organized a flash mob demanding the release of the famous economist professor and opposition politician Gubad Ibadoglu. The day before, his arrest was extended for another three months. The lawyer noted that the charges have no legal basis.