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The moral suffering of the illegally accused was estimated at 150 thousand rubles
Human rights
The moral suffering of the illegally accused was estimated at 150 thousand rubles
2 March 2023

On March 2, the appellate instance of the Supreme Court of Chechnya, having considered a complaint from the Russian Ministry of Finance, reduced compensation to a local resident who suffered from illegal criminal prosecution to 150 thousand rubles.

Another Basayevite appeared before a military court
Human rights
Another Basayevite appeared before a military court
2 March 2023

On March 2, in the Rostov District Military Court, chaired by Judge Rizvan Zubairov, another criminal trial began against detachment member Shamil Basayev. Roman Gakaev is accused of three serious articles of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation: armed rebellion, banditry and encroachment on the lives of military personnel.

At least 9 people were injured in a Russian drone attack in the Kherson region
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
At least 9 people were injured in a Russian drone attack in the Kherson region
2 March 2023

In the Kherson region on the afternoon of March 2, the Russian Armed Forces fired drones at people standing in line for humanitarian aid.

The next group of Crimean Tatar political prisoners will face trial.
Human rights
The next group of Crimean Tatar political prisoners will face trial.
2 March 2023

The Southern District Military Court received a criminal case against Crimean Tatars Enver Krog, Vilen Temerianov, Rinat Aliyev, Murat Mustafayev, Seigna Abbozov and Eden Bekirov. They are accused of association with the banned Islamic political party «Hizb ut-Tahrir» and actions in favor of Ukraine.

Mikhail Saakashvili was detained.
Human rights
Mikhail Saakashvili was detained.
2 March 2023

The Tbilisi Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal filed by the lawyers of the former President of Georgia Mikhail Saakashvili demanding his release or suspension of punishment due to his health condition.

A soldier from Chechnya was forbidden to leave the army.
Human rights
A soldier from Chechnya was forbidden to leave the army.
2 March 2023

Grozny Garrison Military Court refused to dismiss Movsar Arsanov from the Russian Armed Forces. The basis was the law on mobilization.

Inflation has risen in the North Caucasus.
Economy
Inflation has risen in the North Caucasus.
2 March 2023

In 2022, despite a formal increase in inflation-adjusted wages, the purchasing power of the residents of the CSRF was lower than in 2021. Real wages fell by 12%, Dagestan by 5%, Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachaevo-Cherkessia by 4%, Rosstat reported.

Georgia will consider the law «On protection from influence of the occupier country - Russian Federation».
Politics
Georgia will consider the law «On protection from influence of the occupier country - Russian Federation».
2 March 2023

The Parliament of Georgia has initiated consideration of the draft law entitled «Protection from the influence of the occupier country - Russian Federation».

The population of Chechnya began to move abroad more often.
Society
The population of Chechnya began to move abroad more often.
2 March 2023

In 2022, 1273 people left Chechnya outside the Russian Federation. This is four times more than in 2021. This is reported by Rosstat.

Citizens of Ingushetia complained about the refusal to speak at the anniversary of the deportation.
Politics
Citizens of Ingushetia complained about the refusal to speak at the anniversary of the deportation.
2 March 2023

Ingush elders reported that on 23 February, they were prevented from speaking at a commemorative rally in Nazran on the 79th anniversary of the deportation of the Wainahs.